6 jobs found in Dorchester

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager Child Protection Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: Up to £45.00 (umbrella) Type: Hybrid/Remote working 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: We are seeking a full-time Assistant Team Manager to join our Permanence Team. You will be an experienced, qualified social worker with a passion for supporting children in care and helping them achieve stability and long-term security. In this role, you will provide leadership and management support to the team, working alongside the Team Manager to ensure high-quality practice and effective supervision. You will: Supervise and appraise social...

Job Title: Child protection Permanence Location: Dorchester Contract Type: Temporary 3 months Salary: £38.00 - £42.00ph 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 our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the role The Permanence Team is looking for a Social Worker to join the team to contribute to working collaboratively with families and supporting children, who are looked after by the Local Authority with a Care Plan of adoption, to achieve permanence. Skilled Social Workers in this team keep children at the heart of all we do; building meaningful relationships with children and young people, their families and carers, to ensure we plan proactively and effectively for the future of every child. You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after...

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 our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the role The Permanence Team is looking for a Social Worker to join the team to contribute to working collaboratively with families and supporting children, who are looked after by the Local Authority with a Care Plan of adoption, to achieve permanence. Skilled Social Workers in this team keep children at the heart of all we do; building meaningful relationships with children and young people, their families and carers, to ensure we plan proactively and effectively for the future of every child. You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after children care. Your experience could have been gained whilst working in a LAC, court team, attending court whilst working in a...

Social Worker - Family Help Weymouth £38-£42 per hour Contract | Hybrid Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a Family Help Team in Weymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking Local Authority, supporting children and families across the full continuum of need. About the Role You'll be working within an integrated Family Help service, supporting children and families from Early Help through to Child Protection and court proceedings, ensuring the right support is in place at the right time. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload across: Early Help Child in Need Child Protection Pre-proceedings and court work Complete high-quality assessments and care plans Undertake direct work with children and families, promoting positive outcomes Prepare reports for court and multi-agency meetings Work collaboratively with education, health, police and partner agencies Maintain accurate and timely case...

Social Worker – Permanence Team Dorset Council £40 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights £40 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Permanence Team Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Candidates must be local to Dorset Supportive and experienced management team Focus on achieving long-term stability for children Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for achieving lasting outcomes for children? Dorset Council is seeking a committed and motivated Social Worker to join its Permanence Team, supporting children and young people to achieve safe, stable, and permanent living arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established service that is dedicated to ensuring children experience stability, security, and positive futures. Offering a competitive rate of £40 per hour and a hybrid working arrangement with 3 office...

About Us Connect2Dorset Supporting social workers to make a real difference for children and families in Dorset Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities. We're proud that Dorset Council is rated Outstanding by Ofsted for our services for children, young people and families. This reflects our commitment to high-quality, child‑centred work, strong leadership, and a culture where practitioners feel supported to do their best work. Leading Meaningful National Change Dorset is at the forefront of innovation. As a national Pathfinder for the Families First for Children (FFC) Programme, we are helping shape the future of family support and child protection in England. This reform focuses on delivering earlier, more...