23 jobs found in Sturminster Newton

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. Locum Children's Social Worker Jobs in Dorset Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in Blandford Forum. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) seeking a rewarding locum social work job in Dorset, working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes. Whether you're an experienced Child Protection Social Worker, Family Help Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, or Assessment Social Worker, this role offers competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work within a supportive local authority...

Job Advertisement: Monitoring Support Officer Pay £12.71 per hour Location: Field Based - Dorchester Contract Type: Temporary Working Adhoc shifts 17:30 to 01:00 - shifts available Monday to Sunday Driving Licence and own vehicle preferred Are you ready to make a difference in the public services sector? Our client, a well-respected organisation committed to enhancing community welfare, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Monitoring Support Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to the well-being of their community. Key Responsibilities: As a Monitoring Support Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that programmes and services are effectively delivered and meet the needs of the community. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of various public service initiatives. Collecting and analysing data to assess performance and impact. Preparing...

Dorset Special Constable Location: Forcewide - Dorset Contract Type: Special Constable Volunteer Hours per week: 4 (It is a mandatory requirement that a Special Constable will complete 16 hours a month on average a year, every year. This is 200 hours in total per year) Competency and Values Framework (CVF) Job Advert Description Special Constables are volunteer police officers who give their spare time to police their communities. This volunteer role gives you the chance to work alongside regular police officers and staff, bring your life skills and experiences and give something back to this beautiful part of the world. It's not all glamorous, but it is rewarding. You'll need to be able to give at least 16 hours of your time each month. Once trained, you will have the same powers as a regular police officer helping to protect and support the people who live in Dorset. We're looking for honest, respectful, selfless and motivated people who want to do something worthwhile in their...

Job Advertisement: Monitoring Support Officer Pay £12.71 per hour Location: Field Based - Bristol Contract Type: Temporary Working Adhoc shifts 17:30 to 01:00 - shifts available Monday to Sunday Driving Licence and own vehicle prefered Are you ready to make a difference in the public services sector? Our client, a well-respected organisation committed to enhancing community welfare, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Monitoring Support Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to the well-being of their community. Key Responsibilities: As a Monitoring Support Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that programmes and services are effectively delivered and meet the needs of the community. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of various public service initiatives. Collecting and analysing data to assess performance and impact. Preparing reports...

Job Advertisement: Monitoring Support Officer Pay £12.71 per hour Location: Field Based - Isle of Wight Contract Type: Temporary Working Adhoc shifts 17:30 to 01:00 - shifts avaiable Monday to Sunday Driving Licence and own vehicle prefered Are you ready to make a difference in the public services sector? Our client, a well-respected organisation committed to enhancing community welfare, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Monitoring Support Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to the well-being of their community. Key Responsibilities: As a Monitoring Support Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that programmes and services are effectively delivered and meet the needs of the community. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of various public service initiatives. Collecting and analysing data to assess performance and impact. Preparing...

Our client Isle of Wight council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment & MASH team. Agency Social Worker - Assessment & MASH Experience Required We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Agency Social Worker with a strong background in both statutory assessments and MASH/front door work. The successful candidate will be able to complete high-quality, child-centred assessments that are analytical, outcome-focused and completed within statutory timescales. They will have sound assessment skills, be confident in identifying risk and need, and make recommendations that lead to the right outcomes for children and families. In addition, the social worker must be able to also undertake tasks in MASH triage, including gathering and analysing information from partner agencies, contacting families, determining the appropriate threshold for intervention, and making timely, evidence-based decisions to ensure children receive the right level of support at...

Job Advertisement: Monitoring Support Officer Pay £12.71 per hour Location: Field Based - Portsmouth Contract Type: Temporary Working Adhoc shifts 17:30 to 01:00 - shifts avaiable Monday to Sunday Driving Licence and own vehicle prefered Are you ready to make a difference in the public services sector? Our client, a well-respected organisation committed to enhancing community welfare, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Monitoring Support Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to the well-being of their community. Key Responsibilities: As a Monitoring Support Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that programmes and services are effectively delivered and meet the needs of the community. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of various public service initiatives. Collecting and analysing data to assess performance and impact. Preparing...

Adult Social Worker – Safeguarding & Disability Devon County Council | £31.00–£35.00 per hour | ASAP Start | Full-Time Locum Make a real difference while helping drive positive outcomes for adults across Devon. SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker for a full-time locum opportunity with Devon County Council. Role Details * Pay: £31.00–£35.00 per hour * Hours: 37 hours per week * Working pattern: Monday to Friday * Start: ASAP * Contract: Full-time locum * Focus: Adult Social Care, Safeguarding and Disability * Primarily supporting working-age adults About the Role Devon County Council is looking for an enthusiastic and competent Social Worker who is confident working with Devon’s systems and processes and can help the service address outstanding work. Your work will mainly focus on: * Safeguarding under Section 42(2) * Initial assessments * Urgent reviews *...

Job Title: Social Worker - Willow Team Work Location: Public Service Plaza, Havant Hours per week: 37 Rate: £38 (Umbrella) The Role: As a Social Worker in the Willow Team, you will play a key role in supporting children and young people at risk of going missing, exploitation and trafficking (MET) to achieve safe, positive and lasting outcomes. Working within a specialist, multi-agency child exploitation service across Hampshire, you'll build trusted relationships with children while collaborating with partners including police, health and youth justice to reduce risk and strengthen safeguarding. You'll manage a diverse and complex caseload, leading assessments and delivering creative, child-centred interventions. As part of an Outstanding-rated authority, you'll be supported by a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, reflective practice and professional development. What you'll do: Work directly with children at risk of MET, delivering targeted 1:1 interventions...

Job Advertisement: Monitoring Support Officer Pay £12.71 per hour Location: Field Based - Gloucester Contract Type: Temporary Working Adhoc shifts 17:30 to 01:00 - shifts avaiable Monday to Sunday Driving Licence and own vehicle prefered Are you ready to make a difference in the public services sector? Our client, a well-respected organisation committed to enhancing community welfare, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Monitoring Support Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to the well-being of their community. Key Responsibilities: As a Monitoring Support Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that programmes and services are effectively delivered and meet the needs of the community. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of various public service initiatives. Collecting and analysing data to assess performance and impact. Preparing...

Qualified Social Worker – Children West Sussex County Council | Chichester | £38.00 per hour | ASAP Start Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people. SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Qualified Social Worker – Children for a full-time locum opportunity with West Sussex County Council. Role Details * £38.00 per hour * 37 hours per week * Monday to Friday * ASAP start * Location: Chichester * Caseload of approximately 18 children * Regular supervision every 4 weeks About the Role This is an excellent opportunity to work within Children in Care, building meaningful relationships with children and young people and helping them settle, recover from their experiences and look towards a positive future. The role has a strong focus on direct work, safeguarding, assessment and multi-agency working. Occasional court work may also be required. You will need: * Minimum 3 years...

Children’s Social Worker – Children We Care For SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker for an exciting full-time locum opportunity within a Children We Care For team. Pay: £38.00 per hour Start: ASAP Contract: Full-time Locum Working: Hybrid/Flexible Team: Children We Care For Location: Chichester area, with nationwide travel to see children where placed This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker who is passionate about working directly with children and young people in care and helping them build safe, stable and positive futures. The role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with children over time, helping them settle, make sense of their experiences, recover and look forward to their future. There is a strong emphasis on direct work and developing high-quality social work practice. Key responsibilities: * Manage a caseload of approximately 18 children. * Undertake direct work with...

Carrington West are assisting a Oxfordshire based local authority in their search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This will be offered on an initial 6-month contract, then rolling. We are looking for a qualified Town Planner with current experience of assessing planning applications, with particular experience dealing with Major Applications Large Strategic Sites in both Urban and Rural settings and Development Consent Order applications. The successful candidate will be largely working remotely but you will be expected to undertake site visits   Key Objectives: ·To deal with a range of pre-applications, applications and appeals, in order to regulate and control built development and land use, in the light of Government and local planning policies and other material considerations, including control over the design and layout of the built environment. ·To promote and negotiate high quality design in development. ·To actively...

Children’s Social Worker – Bracknell Forest Council Location: Bracknell Forest Start: ASAP Contract: Full-Time Locum Hours: 37 hours per week Working Arrangement: Hybrid Pay Rate: £41.99 per hour Experience: 3 years’ post-qualification experience required SW Locums is currently recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join Bracknell Forest Council on a full-time locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker with strong statutory children’s social care experience to make a positive difference to children, young people and families. About the Role To succeed in this role, you will have strong knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and thresholds, alongside excellent experience of multi-agency working and partnership practice. You will be confident in completing child-focused assessments, developing needs-led safety plans and producing high-quality reports, statements and court documentation. You will also champion...

Assistant Team Manager – Children Outstanding Children’s Services | £38.78 per hour Umbrella | ASAP Start Step into a leadership role where your experience can make a lasting difference. SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Assistant Team Manager – Children for a full-time locum opportunity with Bracknell Forest Council. Role Details * £38.78 per hour – Umbrella * 37 hours per week * Full-time locum * ASAP start * Location: Greater London * Assistant Team Manager – Children’s Specialist Support Team The Opportunity Join Bracknell Forest Council’s Outstanding-rated Children’s Specialist Support Team, supporting high-quality services for children with disabilities and their families. Working alongside the Team Manager, you will: * Provide reflective supervision and support to social work staff * Develop and mentor practitioners * Lead multi-agency meetings * Oversee performance and...

Social Worker – Children | Bracknell Forest Borough Council SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker for an exciting full-time locum opportunity with Bracknell Forest Borough Council. Location: Bracknell Forest Pay: £38.00 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Start Date: ASAP Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office Contract: Full-time Locum The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a supportive local authority team while making a meaningful difference to children and families. The successful candidate must be flexible to work on a hybrid basis, with 3 days per week in the office, and have access to their own vehicle for required site visits. Why Choose Locum Work? Locum work gives you the flexibility to take control of your career, gain valuable experience across different local authorities, build your professional network and work on...

Children’s Social Worker – Children Looked After | Devon SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join Devon County Council’s Children Looked After North Team. Location: Devon Pay: Up to £38.00 per hour, depending on experience Start: ASAP Contract: Full-time Locum Working: Hybrid, to be discussed at interview Team: Children Looked After We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to cover maternity leave and support children and young people in care. The successful candidate will: * Build positive relationships with children, young people and families. * Focus on family-led outcomes to achieve safety and stability. * Manage a caseload and visit children as required. * Complete high-quality assessments and SMART plans. * Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. * Work within multi-agency and court settings. * Demonstrate strong recording, assessment and communication...

Interim Assistant Director of Finance (Deputy S151) * August/September start * Must have previous Deputy S151 experience * Must be able to commute to Essex weekly * £750-£850/day

The starting salary for this role is £34,660 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate person to join our team as Senior Social Care Assistant as part of our 6 month pilot of a 14 to 18 year old's Link Worker Service. This is a fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 6 months, ending no later than 31st March 2027. If you are applying for an internal secondment, please seek permission from your line manager before applying. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts...

Our client Windsor and Maidenhead council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Support and Safeguarding team. Role purpose: To work with children, young people and their families where there are concerns about welfare, safety, neglect, abuse or other risks. The Social Worker assesses children's needs, develops plans to improve outcomes and works with families and partner agencies to safeguard children and promote their wellbeing. Key responsibilities Undertake assessments of children and families in accordance with relevant legislation and local authority procedures. Identify risks, strengths and unmet needs and develop appropriate plans to safeguard children. Manage a caseload of children subject to child in need, child protection and other safeguarding plans. Undertake statutory visits and maintain regular contact with children and families. Participate in child protection enquiries, strategy discussions and conferences where required. Prepare high-quality...