Qualified Social Worker | Adult Social Care Team| Dorset | £35ph!

Company: Tripod Partners
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Location: Ferndown
Job Description:

Qualified Social Worker needed for Adult Team in Ferndown, Dorset!

  • Location: Ferndown
  • Authority: Dorset Council
  • Role Type: Locum / Agency
  • Working Pattern: Work hybrid: minimum 2 office days per week

About the role

We are currently seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join a dedicated Adult Safeguarding Team based in Ferndown, Dorset. This is a key role focused on protecting vulnerable adults, managing safeguarding enquiries, and promoting wellbeing, independence, and positive outcomes. You will work within a supportive and collaborative team, managing a varied caseload and working closely with partner agencies to ensure effective safeguarding interventions.

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

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

  • Your own dedicated specialist consultant
  • Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
  • Prompt and reliable payroll
  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • £500 referral fee

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or send your CV to dylan.nel@tripodpartners.co.uk

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Posted: June 4th, 2026