22 child protection social worker jobs found in Blandford Forum

Child Protection Social Worker - Dorset Council Location: Dorset (various locations available) Pay: £38 - £42 per hour Contract: Temporary Make a difference where it matters most. Join Dorset's Child Protection Team and be part of a values-driven service committed to safeguarding children and supporting families through meaningful, trauma-informed practice. About the Role As a Child Protection Social Worker, you will play a vital role in assessing risk, developing care plans, and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. You'll manage a varied caseload, contribute to strategy discussions and case conferences, and provide written reports for court proceedings when required. What We're Looking For We're seeking experienced, compassionate professionals who are confident in their decision-making and committed to working in partnership with children and families. You'll need to be registered with Social Work England and...

Qualified Social Worker - Post Approval (Fostering) Dorchester, Dorset Up to £38 per hour Hybrid Working Connect2Socialwork are proud to be partnering with Dorset Council to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Post Approval Fostering Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, well‑resourced service focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people in care. About the Role You will play a key role in supporting and supervising approved foster carers, ensuring children are placed in safe, stable and nurturing environments. Key responsibilities include: Providing ongoing support and supervision to foster carers in line with regulations and standards Managing duty responsibilities and working closely with the Placements Team Undertaking direct work with children, young people and families Supporting a range of specialist schemes including: Mockingbird Constellation Supported Lodgings Family Link and Resilience...

Social Worker – Localities Service Hampshire County Council – New Forest Up to £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights Up to £42 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Localities Service Based in the New Forest Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Supportive and experienced management team Manage Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court Work cases Strong focus on relationship-based practice Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive and well-established Localities Service? Hampshire County Council is seeking a dedicated practitioner to join its New Forest team, working with children and families to deliver meaningful interventions that create lasting positive outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country's most respected local authorities, where social workers...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service Southampton City Council £38 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights £38 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Safeguarding Service Hybrid working – only 2 days per week in the office Supportive and experienced management team Manageable caseloads and strong multi-agency working Immediate interview and start opportunities Opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's lives Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a dedicated Safeguarding Service? Southampton City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated practitioner to join its frontline team, working with children and families where long-term support and intervention are required to improve outcomes and reduce risk. This is an excellent opportunity to join a local authority that is committed to delivering high-quality services while providing social workers with the...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service Newport Children's Services – Isle of Wight Council Up to £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Safeguarding Service Key Highlights Up to £42 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Safeguarding Service Beautiful Isle of Wight location Supportive and stable management team Strong focus on relationship-based practice Excellent opportunity to develop frontline safeguarding experience Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in a unique and rewarding setting? Newport Children's Services at Isle of Wight Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Service, supporting children and families through effective intervention, assessment, and long-term planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a close-knit and supportive service where relationship-based practice is at the heart of everything they do. Offering...

Our client Isle of Wight council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Assessments team. Purpose of the Role To undertake complex assessments of children and families, manage a caseload of child protection and child-in-need cases, and provide professional leadership and support to less experienced social workers. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory assessments of children and families within required timescales. Assess risk, safety, and protective factors affecting children. Develop and review child protection, child in need, and care plans. Conduct home visits and direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings. Participate in child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and multi-agency planning. Work collaboratively with schools, health services, police, and other partner agencies. Maintain accurate and timely case records. Support, mentor, and provide guidance to newly qualified and...

Social Worker – Assessment Service Newport Children's Services, Isle of Wight £42 per hour 37 Hours per Week Hybrid Working Full-Time Contract Key Highlights £42 per hour competitive agency rate Full-time position working 37 hours per week Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility Join a supportive and well-established Assessment Service Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families across the Isle of Wight Immediate interview and start available for suitable candidates Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic Assessment Team? Newport Children's Services on the Isle of Wight are seeking a motivated and dedicated Social Worker to join their frontline Assessment Service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment where your expertise will help safeguard children and support families through timely and effective interventions. About the Authority The Isle of Wight...

Senior Social Worker - Bath and North East Somerset Council Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Senior Social Worker Role Purpose To provide statutory social work services to people across Bath and North East Somerset who find themselves in vulnerable situations, focusing on protection, prevention, and safeguarding, to improve outcomes and quality of life for individuals and families. The role is an experienced Social Worker that will manage a complex and high-risk caseload, working regularly in a multi-agency and inter-professional setting, and providing professional support and mentoring to more junior practitioners. This is a role based in one of our safeguarding/child protection teams. There will be a mix of CIN, CP and Court work to undertake. This is a full time role. Access to a vehicle would be preferable as B&NES local authority does cover some rural areas. There is an expectation to be office based at times and this would be in our Keynsham office....

Advanced Social Worker – Child Protection Team Bristol City Council £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Child Protection Team | 1 Day per Week Working from Home Key Highlights £42 per hour Advanced Social Worker opportunity Child Protection Team Locum contract 1 day per week working from home Complex and rewarding frontline practice Supportive leadership and strong team culture Opportunity to mentor and support less experienced practitioners Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Advanced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a dedicated Child Protection Team? Bristol City Council is seeking a highly skilled practitioner to join its frontline service, working with children and families where robust safeguarding intervention is required to ensure children remain safe and achieve positive outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished social worker who enjoys managing complex cases,...

Learning Support Assistant Location: Somerset Salary: £93 – £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications) Start Date: September 2026 About the Role Connex Education is recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to support pupils within mainstream primary schools across Somerset, including Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Frome, Street, Wells, Glastonbury, Burnham-on-Sea, and the surrounding areas, from September 2026. We are looking for individuals interested in a mixture of flexible day-to-day supply work, short-term placements, and long-term opportunities, providing targeted classroom and pastoral support for pupils with additional needs within inclusive primary settings. Connex have partnered with a large Multi Academy Trust as well as working with local primary schools in your area - more schools and more opportunities to work in! This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about helping children thrive...

Trainee Teaching Assistant – Newport | ALN & SEN Support | September 2026 Start Looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant job in Newport? Are you passionate about supporting young people and considering a career in education? Do you want to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing teaching, psychology, youth work, social work, or a similar profession? Teaching Personnel is recruiting Trainee Teaching Assistants to work within a welcoming secondary school in Newport from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with little or no school-based experience to gain hands-on training while making a genuine difference to the lives of pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). Job Details Position: Trainee Teaching Assistant Location: Newport Sector: Secondary Education Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:00pm Pay: From £14.25 per hour Contract: Full-time, term-time only About the Role As a Trainee Teaching Assistant,...

SEMH / ALN Learning Support Assistants (FE/College) - Newport - September Start (PT & FT Available) Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or Additional Learning Needs (ALN)? Would you like to make a real difference in further education (FE) and college settings while continuing to develop your skills? Aspire People are currently recruiting SEMH / ALN Learning Support Assistants to work across colleges and post-16 provisions in Newport and surrounding areas from September. We have both part-time and full-time opportunities available, alongside flexible day-to-day supply work. Send your CV today to be considered for these rewarding roles. The Role Long-term, short-term, part-time and full-time opportunities available within FE colleges and post-16 provisions Opportunities across Newport and surrounding areas Competitive rate of pay - £16.11 per hour Provide 1:1 and small group support for learners with SEMH and...

ALN/SMEH Teaching Assistants Needed in Primary Schools - Start ASAP! Are you passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) or Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you want flexible, rewarding work in primary schools across Newport, Monmouth, Torfaen, and Blaenau Gwent? Aspire People are recruiting caring and reliable ALN/SMEH Teaching Assistants to support pupils in primary schools across the region. We have both long-term, full-time roles and flexible day-to-day opportunities to suit your schedule. The Role Support children with ALN/SEMH needs in the classroom Work alongside teachers to deliver personalised learning plans Help manage behaviour and support social and emotional development Assist with group and 1:1 interventions Maintain records of pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment Who We're Looking For Experience working with children in a school...

Primary Supply Teachers Bridgwater £140 – £233 per day September 2026 starts Connex Education is recruiting Primary Teachers to work across a range of thriving academies and maintained primary schools in Bridgwater. We are working exclusively with a large and highly respected Multi-Academy Trust that supports a wide network of schools across the Southwest. The Trust is recognised for its inclusive values, strong community focus, supportive leadership and commitment to nurturing both pupils and staff. Many of the schools have strong links to their local communities and place a high emphasis on wellbeing, collaboration, and high-quality teaching and learning. We are looking for passionate educators who can make a positive impact in EYFS, KS1, and KS2 classrooms. Roles can vary to suit your needs; we can officer flexible day to day or part time and full-time long-term opportunities! The Role Deliver engaging and creative lessons across primary age groups Work flexibly across a...

Psychology Graduates – SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Taunton Salary: £93 – £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications) Start Date: September 2026 About the Role Connex Education is recruiting psychology students and graduates who are looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within mainstream primary schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas from September 2026. This opportunity is ideal for psychology graduates, aspiring educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, child psychologists, therapists, counsellors, teachers, or individuals looking to build experience in education, SEND, mental health, child development, or behaviour support. This is a highly rewarding role for graduates who want to apply their understanding of child development, behaviour, learning, and wellbeing in a real school setting while making a meaningful difference in children’s educational journeys. Key...

Primary ECT Location: Taunton Salary: £140 – £170 per day (depending on experience and qualifications) Start Date: Immediate starts and September 2026 To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK. About the Role Connex Education is delighted to be working exclusively alongside a respected Multi Academy Trust to recruit passionate Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for immediate starts and opportunities starting in September 2026. We are working exclusively with a large and highly respected Multi-Academy Trust that supports a wide network of schools across the Southwest. The Trust is recognised for its inclusive values, strong community focus, supportive leadership and commitment to nurturing both pupils and staff. Many of the schools have strong links to their local communities and place a high emphasis on wellbeing, collaboration, and high-quality teaching and learning Some placements may be day to day, some run through until Christmas, while others could continue...

SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Taunton and Surrounding Areas Salary: £93 – £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications) Start Date: September 2026 About the Role Connex Education is recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils within mainstream primary schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas from September 2026. We are looking for individuals interested in a mixture of flexible day-to-day supply work, short-term placements, and long-term opportunities, supporting children with a range of additional learning needs within inclusive classroom environments. You will work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual targets. This is a highly rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in children's educational journeys while gaining valuable experience within local...

Primary Teachers Needed! Highbridge + surrounding areas £140 – £233 per day (PAYE) September 2026 starts Connex Education is recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teachers to work across a range of thriving academies and maintained primary schools in Highbridge + Surrounding areas. We are working exclusively with a large and highly respected Multi-Academy Trust that supports a wide network of schools across the Southwest. The Trust is recognised for its inclusive values, strong community focus, supportive leadership and commitment to nurturing both pupils and staff. Many of the schools have strong links to their local communities and place a high emphasis on wellbeing, collaboration, and high-quality teaching and learning. We are looking for passionate educators who can make a positive impact in EYFS, KS1, and KS2 classrooms. Roles can vary to suit your needs, we can officer flexible day to day or part time and full-time long-term opportunities! The Role Deliver...

Primary ECT Location: Burnham-on-Sea Salary: £140 – £170 per day (depending on experience and qualifications) Start Date: Immediate starts and September 2026 To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK. About the Role Connex Education is delighted to be working exclusively alongside a respected Multi Academy Trust to recruit passionate Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for immediate starts and opportunities starting in September 2026. We are working exclusively with a large and highly respected Multi-Academy Trust that supports a wide network of schools across the Southwest. The Trust is recognised for its inclusive values, strong community focus, supportive leadership and commitment to nurturing both pupils and staff. Many of the schools have strong links to their local communities and place a high emphasis on wellbeing, collaboration, and high-quality teaching and learning. We are currently supporting a number of friendly and inclusive primary schools across...

Learning Support Assistant – Complex Needs (SEND) Location: Bristol Salary: £96 – £110 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: Flexible – Ongoing Supply & Long Term Opportunities About the Role Connex Education is currently recruiting for enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work across a specialist SEND setting supporting children and young people with a range of complex educational, medical and behavioural needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in highly supportive environments where the role of the Learning Support Assistant is central to helping pupils access a personalised curriculum and achieve their individual outcomes outlined in their EHCPs. We are looking for individuals who are nurturing, energetic, empathetic and confident in applying a variety of behaviour support strategies to help pupils engage positively in learning and daily school life. We offer flexible supply opportunities, short-term and longer-term placements...