6 jobs found in Weymouth

Interim Senior Procurement Officer - Highways and Transport Must be able to travel to Dorset Council (2 days a week in the office). Previous local government experience essential with working knowledge within Highways and Transportation. About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Location: Hybrid (2 days in office per week - some negotiation) Contract: Interim - 3 months - 37 hours a week Day Rate: £500 a day Start Date: Immediate Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Officer to lead urgent and complex procurements. This role will support the delivery of high-value contracts for public and school transport as well as operational highway contracts. The primary purpose of the recruitment is a...

Social Worker Fostering Team Assessments Make a Difference in Dorset Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and families? Dorset Council is looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Fostering Team, a dynamic and supportive service committed to delivering high quality care and positive outcomes. Why Join Us? Be part of a well-structured team of 30 professionals who value collaboration and innovation. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a strong culture of support and supervision. Work in a service that embraces relationship-based practice and the Mockingbird model. What You'll Do As a Social Worker in our fostering team, you will Complete mainstream fostering assessments and provide post-approval support. Undertake kinship assessments (including Reg 24, Fostering, and Special Guardianship). Assess and support Supported Lodgings and Staying Put arrangements. Contribute to the delivery of the Mockingbird model to strengthen fostering networks....

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...

Job Title: Child protection, Social Worker Location: East Dorset Contract Type: Temporary 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 You will be joining a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset Council. Day to day activities As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to: deliver...

Job Title: Child protection, Social Worker Location: East Dorset Contract Type: Temporary 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 You will be joining a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset Council. Day to day activities As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to: deliver...

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 primary focus of these posts is to adopt a home first or discharge to assess way of working to support people in returning home from hospital safely and promptly. You will be an integral part of a successful partnership between health, social care, and our home, independence, and crisis support (HICS) team. Previous experience of working within hospital discharge is preferable. You will need to be able to evidence a good knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and strength based and person practice within your practice. You will need to be able to evidence you are experienced in working with complexity and with the Court of Protection. You will be required to...