53 jobs found in Dorchester

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. Connect2Dorset is seeking an experienced Adults Social Worker to join a busy and supportive Adult Social Care team in Dorchester. Hybrid working is offered 2 days in the office plus community based visits This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with experience of undertaking Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries, managing complex caseloads and working collaboratively with individuals, families, providers and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries in line with the Care Act * Manage a varied Adult Social Care caseload * Conduct community-based visits to individuals,...

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 Dorchester. 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...

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 Wareham. 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 setting....

Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Birth to Settled Adulthood Service based in Wareham. This rewarding opportunity offers the chance to work with children, young people and families aged 0-25, supporting those with a range of disabilities and additional needs through key life transitions and into adulthood. If you are a passionate Children's Social Worker, Disability Social Worker, or SEND Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities * Early Help assessments and interventions * Child in Need (CIN) assessments and planning * Child Protection (CP) investigations and plans * Children in Care (CIC) case management * Working with children and young people with disabilities * Undertaking statutory visits and reviews * Completing assessments, reports and care planning * Supporting children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes *...

Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Birth to Settled Adulthood Service based in the Blandford region. This rewarding opportunity offers the chance to work with children, young people and families aged 0-25, supporting those with a range of disabilities and additional needs through key life transitions and into adulthood. If you are a passionate Children's Social Worker, Disability Social Worker, or SEND Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities * Early Help assessments and interventions * Child in Need (CIN) assessments and planning * Child Protection (CP) investigations and plans * Children in Care (CIC) case management * Working with children and young people with disabilities * Undertaking statutory visits and reviews * Completing assessments, reports and care planning * Supporting children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes *...

Social Workers required for work within the Adult Learning Disabilities Team in the Taunton area of Somerset. Excellent rates of pay up to £38ph. 3 month minimum contract but possibility to extend. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Reason for hire - One Off Event/Project An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced social worker to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Team in the Taunton area of Somerset. You will be involved in comprehensive assessments and safeguarding work that will identify real outcomes for our customers that will enable them to remain as independent as they are able within their community. An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Adults & Learning Disabilities Team. Candidates will be carrying a complex caseload to enable people with Learning Difficulties to live as fulfilling and independent a life as possible, which includes being part of the community and have the opportunity to gain employment....

LOCUM Social Worker (Adult Services -Learning Disabilities Review Project) job in Somerset. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. HOULRY RATE: up to £38.00 ph (umbrella) TYPE: LOCUM TEAM: Adult Services HOURS: Full Time - Minimum 2 days per week on-site About the Role We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a Learning Disabilities Review Project. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner with strong Care Act knowledge and Learning Disabilities experience to undertake detailed reviews and reassessments, ensuring individuals receive appropriate, person-centred, and evidence-based support. The successful Social Worker will work independently while collaborating closely with health...

Social Worker job for a Social Worker to join the Children Safeguarding Team in Devon. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. RATE: Up to £40 per hour (dependent on experience) TYPE: LOCUM Social Worker TEAM: Safeguarding Team HOURS: 37 hours per week HYBRID: (part office / part remote) Key Responsibilities / Purpose: * Deliver high-quality, effective social work services to children, young people, and families in line with statutory requirements. * Complete robust assessments and deliver focused interventions to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. * Promote integrated working with multi-agency partners in accordance with the priorities of the Safeguarding Children Partnership. * Contribute to early...

We are currently seeking an experienced Homeless Prevention Officer to join a local authority in Hampshire. You will manage a varied caseload and work with individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Using a person-centred approach, you will complete detailed housing options and support needs assessments, take appropriate action to prevent or relieve homelessness, and make statutory homelessness decisions under current legislation. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners, including accommodation providers, community safety teams and support services, to identify suitable housing solutions and achieve positive outcomes for customers. The role will also involve supporting households with multiple and complex needs, so experience of using a trauma-informed approach is essential. Key Requirements ·Previous experience working in homelessness prevention within a local authority ·Strong working knowledge of Part VII of the...

About the Role For the Social Worker roles based in Hampshire County Council, you will need to use your professional to assess, monitor and review the social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers within a specific care group. It is important to reach the agreed competencies, quality standards and professional good practice in relation to case and risk assessment, as well as to work in partnership with users, carers and relatives to identify current and future service requirements and contribute to service development. For the Children Services in Hampshire, there is the 'Hampshire Approach' which has led to swifter and better outcomes for young people and children. To see children social care services completely reshape they have focused on development of a child-in-need and child protection-related assessment and planning tools, training all social workers, support workers and managers in the 'Hampshire Approach' and embedding, consolidating and continuously improving...

Exciting opportunity for experienced Social Worker to work within the Adult Community Team in the coastal area of North Somerset. Rate up to 35ph. 3 month minimum contract 37 hours per week, that will be on going after initial review. Exciting opportunity in a lovely area in the South West. Good transport links from M5 Looking for a candidate to start asap, The candidate will be required to attend the office, full time and have site visits, for the right candidate, Hybrid arrangements can be discussed with your line manager. ideally have access to their own vehicle to attend visits Adults Community Team Local authority Background - ideally but not necessary Potential successful candidate will be expected to carry out all roles and responsibilities of a registered Social Worker including but not limited to- screening of incoming referrals, signposting to appropriate services, completing Support Conversations ( Care Assessments), Mental Capacity Assessments ,...

Young People Support Worker (Housing Support Worker) Housing Provider | Supported Living Hereford Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm Excellent Pay Rate £13.71 PAYE OR £18.00 Umbrella Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence and reach their full potential? Client Snapshot An excellent opportunity has become available with a well-established housing provider delivering supported housing and tenancy sustainment services across the UK. With a large portfolio of supported living projects, my client provides high-quality housing management and support services to vulnerable individuals and young people. Vacancy Brief * Young People Support Worker vacancy * Initially a 3-month interim contract with the potential for an extension. * Full-time position – 35 hours per week * Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm * £13.71 per hour PAYE or £18.00 per hour Umbrella * Based in Hereford (You will be managing your own diary) * An Enhanced DBS...

Young People Support Worker Housing Provider | Supported Living Hereford Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm Excellent Pay Rate £13.71 PAYE OR £17.66 Umbrella Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve independence and reach their full potential? Client Snapshot An excellent opportunity has become available with a well-established housing provider delivering supported housing and tenancy sustainment services across the UK. With a large portfolio of supported living projects, my client provides high-quality housing management and support services to vulnerable individuals and young people. Vacancy Brief * Young People Support Officer vacancy * Initially a 3-month interim contract with the potential for an extension. * Full-time position – 35 hours per week * Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm * £13.71 per hour PAYE or £17.66 per hour Umbrella * Based in Hereford * An Enhanced DBS covering both Child and Adult Workforce is required for this position * A...

Mental Health Crisis Worker – Bank Shifts Location: Uxbridge, London Company: Tezlom Healthcare Tezlom Healthcare is currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Crisis Workers to support a mental health service based in Uxbridge, London. This role involves providing non-clinical, practical, emotional and recovery-focused support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. You will work alongside mental health professionals and support service users to promote independence, wellbeing and positive recovery outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in mental health support, community services, supported living or those with an educational background in psychology who are passionate about making a difference. Responsibilities * Providing emotional and practical support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. * Supporting service users during periods of distress or crisis. * Encouraging...

Locum Social Worker Pay: £37.14 per hour NonStop Consulting is working with a Local Authority in the Wales area in order to help them find a Locum Social Worker for their Care and Support Team. This is a hybrid role with 2 days working from home and 3 days in the office, offering you flexibility. Benefits: Good pay rate interviews asap ongoing contract role hybrid Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' care and support needs. Develop, implement, and review individualized care and support plans ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Safeguard vulnerable adults and children in line with local policies and national regulations. Coordinate and liaise with health and social care professionals, voluntary organizations, and other stakeholders. Advocate for service users' rights and promote social inclusion and wellbeing. Maintain accurate, confidential case records and reports. Participate in continuous professional...

Central Recruitment is working with a London-based charity dedicated to creating positive change for families and young people who have been impacted by violence, exploitation and trauma. Our client is currently recruiting a Specialist Violence and Exploitation Caseworker to work remotely and across London, supporting children and young people who have been exposed to, or are at risk of, exploitation or violence, helping them to achieve safety and positive outcomes. * 32 hours (4 days) per week * Between Monday - Friday * Shifts: 09:00 – 17:00 (occasional work outside these hours) * Temporary: approx. 3 months * £19.14 per hour (£16.49 per hour, with £2.65 holiday pay) Please note: This role is a hybrid role which requires you to work remotely and travel across London, meeting young people in the community or where they're based. An induction will be held at the Head Office and a laptop and phone provided. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Deliver effective 1:1 support...

Senior Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Service Location: Southwark, London Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Service in Southwark. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to manage complex cases, complete statutory assessments and support positive outcomes for children and families. The Role You will deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work practice, completing Section 17 and Section 47 assessments, initial court work and Looked After Children processes. You will work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and colleagues to assess risk, safeguard children and develop effective plans. Key Responsibilities * Complete complex child and family assessments and safeguarding interventions. * Manage a caseload involving child protection, court and care planning processes. * Develop...

About the Role Opus People Solutions on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join their MASH Assessment Pod on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic assessment service where you will undertake timely interventions to safeguard children and support families at the earliest opportunity. About the Role You will be part of one of our Assessment Pods, operating on a structured three-week rota designed to provide variety and balance within the role. Week 1: Assessment Week Manage up to four pre-arranged Single Assessments. Conduct home visits and engage directly with children and families. Complete comprehensive assessments and required recording.Week 2: Triage Week Fully office-based. Respond to urgent safeguarding concerns and potential Section 47 enquiries. Attend strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings. Undertake visits to families, either independently or jointly with the...

Adult Social Worker – Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Surrey County Council | £38.69 per Hour | Full-Time Locum | ASAP Start Looking for your next rewarding locum opportunity in Adult Social Care? SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker with a strong background in Mental Health and/or Learning Disabilities to join Surrey County Council. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service dedicated to delivering person-centred support and improving outcomes for adults with complex needs. The Opportunity * £38.69 per hour (Umbrella) * Full-time locum role * Monday to Friday * ASAP start * Surrey County Council Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of adults with Mental Health and Learning Disability needs. * Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and person-centred support plans. * Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to safeguarding...

Our client is seeking a compassionate and proactive Housing Support Worker to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This role offers the chance to make a real difference by providing empathetic support, practical advice, and person-centred guidance to individuals moving from crisis towards stability. My client are looking for experienced Housing Support Workers who are well versed in providing outreach and sustainment services. This role will require people in the office one day a week, and the other four providing site based support through outreach as well as working from home when not required on site. The role: Provide non-judgemental, empathetic support via phone, email and face-to-face contact. Carry out client assessments, identifying needs, risks and opportunities. Support clients with housing benefit, welfare and other entitlements. Develop and deliver person-centred support plans. Liaise with accommodation providers and partner services to secure safe...