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We are seeking an experienced Qualified Social worker with the Adults Home First Team.
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.
About the Role/Responsibilities:
The Home First Occupational Therapy Team has recently expanded in response to the growing demand for support with hospital discharges, active recovery, and reablement packages. We are currently seeking an experienced full-time Occupational Therapist to support this growing and busy team.
This role involves working closely with our partners across health and community services to build strong collaborative relationships that positively influence individual health and care outcomes.
The OT team is a vital part of the Home First Social Care Team, operating across all areas of the county. Each team member maintains links with all three area clusters, ensuring a cohesive and integrated approach to service delivery. This means that the suitable individual will need to be able complete visits across the county. The position is based out of Dorchester or Sherborne - the role is HYBRID.
To provide information and advice to help people stay healthy, plan for their future needs, use services effectively, take responsibility for their own health and care, and maximise the impact of prevention and recovery services. 10. To encourage and support people to look after themselves, their families and their communities promoting choice and control for people and the use of personal budgets and direct payments where possible.
Previous Experience:-
Qualified HCPC registered Social Worker
Experience of undertaking assessment, support planning and development and review of person- centred outcomes.
Knowledge of Legal Literacy.
Must have own transport and be able to travel across North Dorset
Hybrid working - Monday to Friday 37 hours.
Local knowledge
Immediate Start - Current end date of 31st March 2026
Subject to an Enhanced DBS and Referencing.
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 candidatesDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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