33 senior social worker jobs found in Dorchester

Senior Social Worker (SSW) – Eastleigh & Winchester Location: Eastleigh & Winchester, Hampshire Pay Rate: Up to £42 per hour Contract: 3 Months Join one of Hampshire’s most picturesque districts in a senior capacity. This role is designed for a practitioner who thrives on mentoring others while maintaining high practice standards. Key Responsibilities: * Lead on complex assessments and strengths-based interventions for families. * Provide informal supervision and "buddy" support to newly qualified social workers (ASYEs). * Chair multi-agency meetings to coordinate comprehensive support packages. * Work at the "front door" of the Hub to identify risks and prevent escalation into statutory services. Why SW Locums? We are recognized as the best agency in the market due to our unparalleled payroll reliability and our "no-jargon" transparency. Our 15-year history ensures we have the strongest relationships with local authority managers....

Residential Support Worker SEN School in Lymington, Hampshire Academics are recruiting on behalf of an 'Outstanding' SEN School and Residential Provision in Lymington for students aged 11 - 19 years old. The school offers 52-week residential care for boys and girls with a diagnosis of Autism, severe learning difficulties and associated behaviours. They are seeking a number of experienced Residential Support Worker's to offer support and encouragement to young people in a variety of settings including classroom, education and off-site activities. As a Residential Support Worker, you will be required to enable their young people to develop by providing physical and emotional support. The role of a Residential Support Worker is about working as part of a team to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of young people first. The successful Residential Support Worker must be a good role model and conduct themselves in a professional...

Support Worker Location: DORCHESTER Pay Rate: £14.29 - £19.33 per hour, holiday pay inclusive* Reference: SW/PLYMOUTH/6 Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives? We’d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Support Worker in DORCHESTER What We Offer you as a Support Worker: Competitive pay: £14.29 - £19.33 per hour (holiday pay inclusive) Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle Free comprehensive training Enhanced DBS check provided 24/7 support from our dedicated branch team Your Role as a Support Worker: Supporting individuals with mental health conditions in a residential and community setting Encouraging independence with daily living tasks Supporting service users with hobbies, activities, and social engagement Building positive, professional relationships with people who have varying needs and abilities Promoting dignity, respect, and wellbeing always Requirements: Aged 18 or over Right to work in the UK (no sp0ns0rship...

Associate Consultant – Integrated Logistics Support/In-Service Support Southwest locations, including Yeovil, Bristol Join RT Consulting’s Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the ‘customer friend’ and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We specialise in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), ensuring our clients’ operational readiness and maintenance requirements are fully met, optimising the lifecycle of assets from procurement through to in-service support. Your Invitation: To join our ILS consulting team, where we can align you to current and upcoming demand. Engagement expectations * Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work, and our significant Defence portfolio, we require a...

Support Worker Location: YEOVIL Pay Rate: £14.29 - £19.33 per hour, holiday pay inclusive* Reference: SW/PLYMOUTH/6 Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives? We’d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Support Worker in YEOVIL What We Offer you as a Support Worker: Competitive pay: £14.29 - £19.33 per hour (holiday pay inclusive) Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle Free comprehensive training Enhanced DBS check provided 24/7 support from our dedicated branch team Your Role as a Support Worker: Supporting individuals with mental health conditions in a residential and community setting Encouraging independence with daily living tasks Supporting service users with hobbies, activities, and social engagement Building positive, professional relationships with people who have varying needs and abilities Promoting dignity, respect, and wellbeing always Requirements: Aged 18 or over Right to work in the UK (no sp0ns0rship available)...

Enjoy a long-term, self-employed role for a respected and well-established contractor in the Bournemouth area. This Decorator role offers consistent work, weekly pay, and the potential for full-time employment if desired. This is an organisation where you’ll be valued for your contribution and given stability in your role as a Decorator. I would love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a Painter or Decorator or in a similar construction-related role. As a Decorator you will be: Painting of skirtings and doors Lining paper Work within void homes and communal areas  I’d love to speak to anyone who has: Previous Painting or Decorating experience within the social housing sector A full UK driving license The ability to commute to and from site reliably  The role is offering the following benefits: Weekly pay (CIS payments available) Long-term workThis role is offering up to £180 a day If this Decorator role sounds like something you’d be interested in, apply now or email...

Prospero Teaching are looking for energetic, reliable and motivated mentors in the BCP area to support young people needing alternate provision. We provide mentoring to students in early years all the way to post 16, supporting them from 2 to 10 hours per week. Mentoring is provided 1:1 in the young person's home or in the local community and is completely tailored to the student's needs to ensure they are getting the best possible support. Mentoring involves emotional support for the young person and can include activities based around their hobbies. Alternately, it may just involve taking them for walks with the intention of getting them out of the house and talking to a positive role model who can help build their confidence. We also offer play therapy and art therapy to young people who require this provision. All of this is with the aim of getting them back into a mainstream or specialist environment where they feel self-assured and positive about the future. In order to be...

Tutor - Agency Role | Education Family Wellbeing Service Location: Bournemouth Reports to: Senior Leadership Team Employment Type: Agency About the Role We're looking for dedicated tutors to join our Education Family Wellbeing Service (EFWS), working with children and young people who are Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS) or face Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges and Special Educational Needs (SEN). You'll make a real difference by raising engagement, achievement, and wellbeing among students who need additional support, working in EFWS provisions, community settings, and schools across the region. What You'll Do Teaching & Learning: Deliver engaging education to students with SEMH and SEN in various settings Plan, prepare, and teach across the curriculum using both traditional and online resources Adapt your approach to meet individual learning needs within our extended curriculum Support students through internal and external examinations...

SEND Class Teacher Somerset Start Date: September 2026 (New Academic Year) Full Time | Long-Term Role TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with a nurturing and inclusive SEND provision in Somerset, seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This setting places the child at the centre of everything they do, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). The school is committed to developing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally through personalised learning, strong relationships, and a focus on communication and independence.  About the Role This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who values a holistic, child-centred approach and understands that progress looks different for every learner. As a Class Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering a broad,...

Location: Construction site based (Mon-Fri) - Somerset Duration: Approved until 31dec26 (renewable) Status: Contract - INSIDE IR35 Other: Due to the nature of the role, there will be a frequent requirement to work on evenings, nights and weekends Morson Edge are working with a major player in the Energy Sector who have a current (contract) requirement for a Radiological Protection Technician to join their established site-based team in Somerset. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of Europe's largest infrastructure construction Project. Broad overview: Radiological protection technicians will support the independent control, supervision, and monitoring of the radiography, reducing the risks to workers from unplanned events and the potential delays to the construction schedule. The role will also be expected to support the preparations for radiography tasks, and due to the nature of radiography, the role requires frequent work mostly on evenings, nights and weekends. The...

Senior Accountant Location: Somerset Contract: Temporary (3 months) Salary: £351.83 per day umbrella / £ 309.74 PAYE Inclusive / £276.38 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Somerset for a Senior Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to perform a range of advanced professional accounting activities, and provide financial advice and guidance, to support in delivering a comprehensive accounting and advisory service to budget holders, project managers and decision makers.  Key Responsibilities Provide expert financial advice and guidance to senior leaders and stakeholders, ensuring informed decision-making on financial implications. Lead on the preparation and management of revenue and/or capital budgets, aligning financial planning with strategic objectives Monitor financial performance, identifying risks and variances, and...

Support Worker Location: HONITON Pay Rate: £14.29 - £19.33 per hour, holiday pay inclusive* Reference: SW/PLYMOUTH/6 Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives? We’d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Support Worker in HONITON What We Offer you as a Support Worker: Competitive pay: £14.29 - £19.33 per hour (holiday pay inclusive) Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle Free comprehensive training Enhanced DBS check provided 24/7 support from our dedicated branch team Your Role as a Support Worker: Supporting individuals with mental health conditions in a residential and community setting Encouraging independence with daily living tasks Supporting service users with hobbies, activities, and social engagement Building positive, professional relationships with people who have varying needs and abilities Promoting dignity, respect, and wellbeing always Requirements: Aged 18 or over Right to work in the UK (no sp0ns0rship available)...

Support Worker Location: TAUNTON Pay Rate: £14.29 - £19.33 per hour, holiday pay inclusive* Reference: SW/PLYMOUTH/6 Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives? We’d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Support Worker in TAUNTON What We Offer you as a Support Worker: Competitive pay: £14.29 - £19.33 per hour (holiday pay inclusive) Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle Free comprehensive training Enhanced DBS check provided 24/7 support from our dedicated branch team Your Role as a Support Worker: Supporting individuals with mental health conditions in a residential and community setting Encouraging independence with daily living tasks Supporting service users with hobbies, activities, and social engagement Building positive, professional relationships with people who have varying needs and abilities Promoting dignity, respect, and wellbeing always Requirements: Aged 18 or over Right to work in the UK (no sp0ns0rship available)...

TITLE: Temporary School PA/Office Manager LOCATION: Bridgwater HOURLY RATE: £15.00 - £20.00 per hour (DOE) HOURS: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, term time only BENEFITS: We would love for you to join us as a temporary candidate. Temping for Office Angels comes with some great perks including… Weekly pay Access to Boost - our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos Direct access to Able Futures - Mental health support for people in work Eye Care Vouchers Pension Scheme Regular pay reviews Temporary candidate of the month award Temporary candidate lunches/treats Online timesheets A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of supportTHE ROLE: We are seeking an enthusiastic and well organised PA/Office Manager to join a friendly and welcoming team, who are very passionate about providing the best support to their students. This is a varied and important...

Teaching Assistant Brockenhurst / Lymington area (outskirts of Southampton) Temp to Perm Contract ASAP start! Academics are seeking an experienced and engaging Teaching Assistant to join an SEN School in the New Forest area in between Brockenhurst and Lymington. This is a full-time, temporary to permanent contact starting ASAP. Working hours are 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday-Thursday and 8.30am - 4pm on a Friday. This is a term-time Teaching Assistant role. With the school being on the outskirts of Southampton, in the New Forest area, this role is suited to a driver, or someone who lives locally in Lymington or Brockenhurst. The SEN school caters for pupils aged 7-19 years who are diagnosed with aspergers syndrome and other associated needs on the autistic spectrum. You will be required to support pupils across the school in small groups and on a 1:1 basis. The suitable Teaching Assistant will have experience of supporting children with special educational needs, ideally within...

Support Worker Location: DAWLISH Pay Rate: £14.29 - £19.33 per hour, holiday pay inclusive* Reference: SW/PLYMOUTH/6 Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives? We’d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Support Worker in DAWLISH What We Offer you as a Support Worker: Competitive pay: £14.29 - £19.33 per hour (holiday pay inclusive) Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle Free comprehensive training Enhanced DBS check provided 24/7 support from our dedicated branch team Your Role as a Support Worker: Supporting individuals with mental health conditions in a residential and community setting Encouraging independence with daily living tasks Supporting service users with hobbies, activities, and social engagement Building positive, professional relationships with people who have varying needs and abilities Promoting dignity, respect, and wellbeing always Requirements: Aged 18 or over Right to work in the UK (no sp0ns0rship available)...

Teaching Personnel – Education & SEN Opportunities (Bath & Trowbridge Area) Start in April 2026 Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education? Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our growing team across the Bath and Trowbridge area. About the Role We are recruiting Teaching Assistants and support staff to work in schools and specialist settings supporting children with a range of additional needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to begin or develop a career in education and the SEN sector. What We’re Looking For A genuine interest in working with children and young people Strong communication skills, with clear spoken and written English A positive, patient, and proactive attitude Willingness to learn and develop new skills Previous experience in education or care is desirable,...

Summary The Maintenance Analyst Team provides analytical support and guidance to all levels of the Organisation, delivering accurate data, clear analysis, and reliable reporting to enhance understanding and improve results. In addition, the Team also is responsible for setting the Maintenance Department up for success by facilitating business processes and having technical oversight of the systems The Team operates in a dynamic environment and is frequently required to deliver analysis within tight deadlines, against competing priorities. The Team is the go-to for Site support in facilitating the Organisations operation, so manages a high and diverse workload Function of Role Data Analysis Stewardship and analysis of Maintenance Costs Identifying areas of poor performance and develop suggestions for improvement Development and enhancements to the Team's Power BI's and scorecards Ad-hoc requests from across the Organisation Facilitation Business Processes Preparation of the...

Approved Premises Residential Worker Location: Southampton, 32 Landguard Road, SO15 5DJ Pay: £16.39 p/h PAYE / £21.59 Umbrella (enhanced night & weekend rates) Hours: 37 per week (rolling rota including nights & weekends) Duration: Temporary contract, 1 year with possibility of extension Start your career in Probation and Criminal Justice RSR Justice, a specialist recruitment provider to the criminal justice sector, is recruiting Approved Premises Workers on behalf of the Probation Service in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates who have studied subjects such as criminology, psychology, sociology, social work, or related fields, as well as individuals with experience supporting vulnerable people (e.g. substance misuse, homelessness, or mental health). In this hands-on and rewarding role, you'll gain valuable frontline experience supporting residents in an Approved Premises setting - helping to manage risk, promote rehabilitation,...

Primary Teacher Nr Southampton Amazing Facilities Exceptional CPD & Career Progression OpportunitiesAre you a SEN Primary Teacher who is passionate about securing the best outcomes for pupils with special needs? Are you an experienced SEN Primary teacher who is committed to giving your best? Have you taught in an SEN environment or do you have a strong passion for working with SEN young people? Do you have QTS? Are you seeking an exciting new SEN Primary Teacher job in Hampshire? THE SEN PRIMARY TEACHER JOB & SCHOOL Based in Hampshire, this is a highly successful and popular special school for pupils aged 8-16 years with ASD, attachment difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs and challenging behaviours. They are seeking to appoint an outstanding SEN Primary Teacher who offers creative, multi-sensory and dynamic approach towards teaching and learning The School provide a strong sense of community with a caring and considerate ethos in which all...