Job Description

About Us:

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services.

Locum Social Worker Adult Social Care East Dorset (Ferndown)

Job Title: Locum Social Worker

Location: East Dorset

Contract Type: Locum

Hours: 37 per week

Job Overview

We are seeking an Experienced Locum Social Worker to join our East Dorset Locality Team. This role involves working with adults in the community, managing complex cases, and delivering high‑quality strengths‑based assessments within a local authority setting.

Key Responsibilities

Complete strengths-based assessments and care planning

Manage a complex caseload within adult social care

Conduct community visits and home assessments

Lead on Court of Protection work, including reports and applications

Undertake safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments

Apply strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and relevant legislation

Work hybrid: minimum 2 office days per weekEssential Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Experience in adult social care (local authority preferred)

Strong assessment, risk management, and case coordination skills

Proven work with complex cases

Essential experience in Court of Protection assessments and reports

Full ability to complete community-based workBenefits of This Locum Role

Supportive, well-established locality team

Opportunity to build specialist experience in complex casework and Court of Protection

Flexible working pattern

Meaningful and rewarding work with adults in Dorset communitiesApply Today

If you're an experienced Locum Social Worker looking for your next assignment within adult social care, click Apply Now to join our East Dorset team.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates