12 jobs found in Shaftesbury

Child Protection Social Worker Dorset Council - Blandford Up to £37 per hour Are you ready to move beyond traditional social work? Join Dorset Council and be at the forefront of national change. As one of only three Families First for Children’s Pathfinder sites in the UK, we are testing and influencing an innovative new direction for social care. The Role * Expert Leadership: Work alongside Lead Family Help Practitioners, providing specialist child protection expertise. * Collaborative Practice: Chair updated child protection conferences designed for greater cohesion. * Direct Impact: Undertake meaningful work with families to foster self-reliance and progress safety plans. * Statutory Excellence: Deliver services in accordance with the Children Act 1989. * Innovation: Work with Quality Assurance Reviewing Officers (QARO) to ensure jargon-free communication. Why Dorset Council? * Integrated Support: Access our ‘in-house’ multi-disciplinary Safeguarding...

Child Protection Social Worker - Dorset Council Location: Dorset (various locations available) Pay: £38 - £42 per hour Contract: Temporary Make a difference where it matters most. Join Dorset's Child Protection Team and be part of a values-driven service committed to safeguarding children and supporting families through meaningful, trauma-informed practice. About the Role As a Child Protection Social Worker, you will play a vital role in assessing risk, developing care plans, and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. You'll manage a varied caseload, contribute to strategy discussions and case conferences, and provide written reports for court proceedings when required. What We're Looking For We're seeking experienced, compassionate professionals who are confident in their decision-making and committed to working in partnership with children and families. You'll need to be registered with Social Work England and...

Social Worker Birth to Settled Adulthood Service Location: North Dorset (Office base: Dorchester) Contract: Locum, Maternity Cover Start Date: March Service Area: Children & Young People (0-25) 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. We are seeking a skilled and committed Locum Social Worker to join our Birth to Settled Adulthood service to provide maternity cover from March. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and young people aged 0-25 with a wide range of disabilities, supporting them and their families through key stages of their development. About the Role You will manage a diverse caseload and work across the full range of social work disciplines, including: Early...

Job Title: Preparation for Adulthood, Social Worker Location: Dorchester Contract Type: 3 months Salary: £35.00 per hour 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 our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the Role/Responsibilities: This is an opportunity to join Birth to Settled Adulthood Service, working with young people and their families to support them as they approach adulthood. You will be part of a full-time team working 37 hours, in a strength based multi-disciplinary way across health, social care, SEND and education. The role has a focus on preparation for adulthood from the age of 14 to 25 years. You will be completing Care Act assessments and care and support plans for young people along with other associated...

Somerset Council are looking for a Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team. £38.00 per hour. Inside IR35. Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office. You will be supporting our Safeguarding Teams while we continue to recruit permanent workers to existing vacancies. You will be undertaking duty tasks for children subject to Child In Need and Child Protection Plans, in pre-proceedings and in legal proceedings. In our well established Family Safeguarding model, you will be able to work alongside adult-focused practitioners to inform assessments and plans, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health. You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours. With permanent Team Managers, you'll be supported with regular and reflective group and personal supervision

Our client, Somerset Council is looking for a qualified social worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team What will I be doing? You will be supporting our Safeguarding Teams while we continue to recruit permanent workers to existing vacancies. You will be undertaking duty tasks for children subject to Child In Need and Child Protection Plans, in pre-proceedings and in legal proceedings. In our well established Family Safeguarding model, you will be able to work alongside adult-focused practitioners to inform assessments and plans, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health. You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours. With permanent Team Managers, you'll be supported with regular and reflective group and personal supervision. What kind of experience or qualifications do I need? You will...

Family Help Hub Social Worker - Test Valley (Andover Hampshire) Social Worker Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Join Test Valley's Family Help Hub as a Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support to children and families to reduce risk and strengthen family networks Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure coordinated help and timely interventions Complete high‑quality assessments and plans that reflect the needs and voices of children Bring a trauma‑informed,...

Adults Social Worker Continuing Health Care (CHC) As a registered Social Worker in the Hampshire County Council Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team, you'll work within a multidisciplinary environment collaboratively with your social care colleagues and other professionals in the varied and complex field of CHC. You'll be supported to manage a diverse caseload, working across all care groups including older and younger adults, with mental health concerns and physical and learning disabilities. Rate: £38 an hour Contract length: 6 months Location: office closest to your home Main duties of the job What you'll be doing: Supporting individuals with their onward care journey following a Discharge to Assess period from hospital. Undertaking assessments in line with the Care Act 2014. Engaging with multidisciplinary teams to support completion of NHS CHC assessments. Collaborating with individuals and their families to transition them to suitable care provision following assessment....

FBR Recruitment is looking for a Traffic Marshall/Gateman to work on a construction site in Park Gate Hampshire Start 16/02/2026 Duration : 1 years Applicants must have a valid CSCS Card, Traffic Marshall Ticket and checkable reference. Duties: will include managing construction traffic in and out of site, banking vehicles in and out of site, public safety, dealing with site deliveries and all other associated duties as and when requested by the Site Manager. If you are interested please call to Kasia at FBR (phone number removed)

CTSC - Admin Officer Brook Street have a great temporary opportunity to work with CTSC in Newport for a 6-month period. Please see below details and apply direct if you feel you have the necessary transferable skills and interested in this position. Start date - Mid March Length of assignment - 6 months Pay - £12.36 per hour for the first 12 weeks increasing to £13.25 there after Basic DBS check will be carried out About CTSC: HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. CTSCs provide telephone, assisted digital, case progression and court hearing support. They deliver a consistent national service which enables cases to move through to conclusion smoothly. Our roles support our court users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We're looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a...

Family Help Hub Social Worker - Fareham & Gosport, Hampshire Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Join Hampshire's Children's Services as a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. Fareham & Gosport are recruiting SWs and SSWs into their Family Help service. The role involves delivering early help, completing assessments, long tyerm Child Protection and Family Safeguarding, working in partnership with local agencies. Hybrid working is available. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team West Berkshire Council Up to £38 per hour This role focuses on providing comprehensive casework to children and young people. You will investigate and analyze information to create realistic action plans that ensure the highest professional standards. Your Responsibilities * Provide effective services to children and families, ensuring needs are professionally assessed. * Prepare written reports and care plans for proceedings in Family and County Courts. * Maintain accurate case records using ICT and performance management data. * Work in partnership with other agencies, parents, and carers. * Participate in conferences and reviews with professionalism and integrity. Requirements * Qualifications: Recognized social work qualification and evidence of CPD. * Experience: Practical experience applying assessment skills in statutory settings. * Knowledge: Deep understanding of child protection, legislation, and attachment theory....