Job Description

Location:

Dorset Council (East or West Dorset)

Service Area:

Birth to Settled Adulthood (B2SA)
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Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Young People

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs? Do you thrive in a role that bridges health, education, and social care to create real change? Dorset Council is looking for a dedicated

Keyworker - Family Worker

to join our dynamic

Preparation for Adulthood Team

.

About the Role

As a Keyworker, you will provide personalised, community-based support to children and young people aged 0-25 with autism and/or learning disabilities who are at risk of mental health hospital admission or are currently in inpatient settings. Your role will be pivotal in:
Building strong, trusting relationships with children, young people, and their families/carers. Acting as a key point of contact to coordinate care and support. Supporting the implementation of personalised plans. Working across services to remove barriers and improve outcomes. Participating in Care, Education, and Treatment Reviews (CETRs).

What You'll Do

Provide direct support to children and young people on the

Dynamic Support Register (DSR)

. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across health, education, and social care. Contribute to service development and evaluation through data collection and feedback. Attend and contribute to national and regional Keyworker Community of Practice events.

Travel Requirement

This role involves significant travel across the Dorset Council area. A suitable vehicle must be available on most working days.

What You'll Need

experience working with children and young people with complex needs strong communication and relationship-building skills ability to work flexibly across services and systems enhanced DBS check (adults and children).

Why Join Us?

be part of a forward-thinking, integrated service that truly values holistic support


work in a role that directly contributes to better outcomes for children and families. Join a supportive team committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.


For an informal conversation please contact Justine Collom, Service Manager for Birth to Settled Adulthood, at justine.collom@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk



This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.