Social work Jobs
Family Worker - Permanence
Dorset Council • Herringston, Dorchester
Salary
£30k – £34k
Posted
18 October 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview
Dorset Council is hiring a Family Worker - Permanence in Herringston, a full-time social work role. The advertised salary is £30k – £34k. Dorset Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
This is a great opportunity to join our Permanence Service as a Family Worker, supporting children in care from the conclusion of care proceedings throughout their time in care. This is a non-case holding role, offering variety and the chance to make a real difference to children, their foster carers, and their families. Your work will be wide-ranging and may include: Direct work with children in care to support their emotional wellbeing and development Helping children when they move to new ho…
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