11 jobs found in Shaftesbury

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...

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...

Qualified Social Worker - Post Approval (Fostering) Dorchester, Dorset Up to £38 per hour Hybrid Working Connect2Socialwork are proud to be partnering with Dorset Council to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Post Approval Fostering Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, well‑resourced service focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people in care. About the Role You will play a key role in supporting and supervising approved foster carers, ensuring children are placed in safe, stable and nurturing environments. Key responsibilities include: Providing ongoing support and supervision to foster carers in line with regulations and standards Managing duty responsibilities and working closely with the Placements Team Undertaking direct work with children, young people and families Supporting a range of specialist schemes including: Mockingbird Constellation Supported Lodgings Family Link and Resilience...

Social Worker – Localities Service Hampshire County Council – New Forest Up to £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights Up to £42 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Localities Service Based in the New Forest Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Supportive and experienced management team Manage Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court Work cases Strong focus on relationship-based practice Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive and well-established Localities Service? Hampshire County Council is seeking a dedicated practitioner to join its New Forest team, working with children and families to deliver meaningful interventions that create lasting positive outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country's most respected local authorities, where social workers...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service Southampton City Council £38 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights £38 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Safeguarding Service Hybrid working – only 2 days per week in the office Supportive and experienced management team Manageable caseloads and strong multi-agency working Immediate interview and start opportunities Opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's lives Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a dedicated Safeguarding Service? Southampton City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated practitioner to join its frontline team, working with children and families where long-term support and intervention are required to improve outcomes and reduce risk. This is an excellent opportunity to join a local authority that is committed to delivering high-quality services while providing social workers with the...

Advanced Social Worker – Child Protection Team Bristol City Council £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Child Protection Team | 1 Day per Week Working from Home Key Highlights £42 per hour Advanced Social Worker opportunity Child Protection Team Locum contract 1 day per week working from home Complex and rewarding frontline practice Supportive leadership and strong team culture Opportunity to mentor and support less experienced practitioners Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Advanced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a dedicated Child Protection Team? Bristol City Council is seeking a highly skilled practitioner to join its frontline service, working with children and families where robust safeguarding intervention is required to ensure children remain safe and achieve positive outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished social worker who enjoys managing complex cases,...

Our client Bristol city council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Community team. Job Description Undertake Care Act Assessments, Reviews, S.42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Decision, participate on duty rota , Court of Protection work and to facilitate forensic and community mental health hospital discharge where applicable. The role also include completing assessment and reviews of service users care needs who are placed and supported out of area placement. We are looking for social workers with considerable work experience in adult social care who are able to hit the ground running. Experience using LAS is preferrable.Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register...

Social Worker – Fostering Service – Somerset Council £38 per hour | Hybrid Working | 3 Days in the Office | Locum Opportunity Key Highlights: £38 per hour Fostering Service Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Supportive and well-established fostering team Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of foster carers and children Flexible locum contract with competitive rates Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next challenge within a dedicated Fostering Service? Somerset Council is seeking a motivated and passionate Social Worker to join their fostering team, supporting foster carers and ensuring children receive safe, stable, and nurturing placements. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive local authority that places children and carers at the heart of everything they do. You'll play a vital role in recruiting, assessing, supporting, and developing foster carers while contributing to positive outcomes for...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service Newport Children's Services – Isle of Wight Council Up to £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Safeguarding Service Key Highlights Up to £42 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Safeguarding Service Beautiful Isle of Wight location Supportive and stable management team Strong focus on relationship-based practice Excellent opportunity to develop frontline safeguarding experience Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in a unique and rewarding setting? Newport Children's Services at Isle of Wight Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Service, supporting children and families through effective intervention, assessment, and long-term planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a close-knit and supportive service where relationship-based practice is at the heart of everything they do. Offering...

Our client Isle of Wight council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Assessments team. Purpose of the Role To undertake complex assessments of children and families, manage a caseload of child protection and child-in-need cases, and provide professional leadership and support to less experienced social workers. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory assessments of children and families within required timescales. Assess risk, safety, and protective factors affecting children. Develop and review child protection, child in need, and care plans. Conduct home visits and direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings. Participate in child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and multi-agency planning. Work collaboratively with schools, health services, police, and other partner agencies. Maintain accurate and timely case records. Support, mentor, and provide guidance to newly qualified and...

Social Worker – Assessment Service Newport Children's Services, Isle of Wight £42 per hour 37 Hours per Week Hybrid Working Full-Time Contract Key Highlights £42 per hour competitive agency rate Full-time position working 37 hours per week Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility Join a supportive and well-established Assessment Service Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families across the Isle of Wight Immediate interview and start available for suitable candidates Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic Assessment Team? Newport Children's Services on the Isle of Wight are seeking a motivated and dedicated Social Worker to join their frontline Assessment Service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment where your expertise will help safeguard children and support families through timely and effective interventions. About the Authority The Isle of Wight...