7 jobs found in Yeovil

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...

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...

Social Worker – Permanence Team – Dorset Council £40.00 per hour Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Join a dedicated Permanence Team supporting children in long-term care planning Excellent management support and positive team culture Opportunity to work within a well-regarded local authority Long-term stable contract available We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Permanence Team at Dorset Council. This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed practitioner who is passionate about achieving long-term stability and positive outcomes for children and young people. The role will involve working with children subject to care proceedings, long-term care planning, and permanency arrangements including adoption, special guardianship, and long-term fostering. You will work closely with children, carers, families, and partner agencies to ensure timely and effective permanence planning. About the Local Authority Dorset Council...

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...

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. We are proud that Dorset Council is a rated Outstanding authority by Ofsted for our work with children, young people and families. This reflects our strong commitment to high‑quality, child‑centred practice and the positive culture we've built across our services. Leading national change The Families First Partnership (FFP) Programme sets out a major national reform of family support and child protection in England, aiming to shift the support towards earlier, more joined up help for families. Dorset was selected as a national Pathfinder local authority for the Families First for Children programme, placing us at the forefront of developing new ways of working with children, families, and...

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...

Must have recent experience in early help and assessment must be a fully qual social worker with at least 3 years experience in childrens. must live within 45 mins of np15 1ga 3 days office and Monm & 2 days Mon and agile but must live quite locally as commuting not an option