14 government jobs found in Dorchester

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...

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...

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 children care. Your experience could have been gained whilst working in a LAC, court team, attending court whilst working in a...

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...

Social Worker – Permanence Team Dorset Council £40 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights £40 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Permanence Team Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Candidates must be local to Dorset Supportive and experienced management team Focus on achieving long-term stability for children Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for achieving lasting outcomes for children? Dorset Council is seeking a committed and motivated Social Worker to join its Permanence Team, supporting children and young people to achieve safe, stable, and permanent living arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established service that is dedicated to ensuring children experience stability, security, and positive futures. Offering a competitive rate of £40 per hour and a hybrid working arrangement with 3 office...

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...

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...

DV Cleared Privileged Access Management (PAM) SME Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Rate: £90-£95 per hour (Inside IR35) Location: Yeovil, UK Working Pattern: Minimum 3-4 days per week on site, with a preference for full-time on-site presence. Extended working hours can be accommodated to reduce the number of days required on site. Security Clearance: Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance is mandatory Overview We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Privileged Access Management (PAM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, implementation, integration, and ongoing enhancement of secure privileged access solutions within highly secure and regulated environments. This role requires a hands-on technical specialist with deep expertise in PAM technologies, secure platform engineering, and cyber security controls. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering secure access management capabilities across complex enterprise and mission-critical...

DV Cleared Principal Platform Engineer - Platform Security & Infrastructure 📍 Location: Yeovil (Onsite) 💰 Rate: £680 - £713 per day (Inside IR35) 📅 Contract: 12 Months ⏰ Working Pattern: Full-time or condensed week available (work 3 long days and get paid for 5) 🔒 Security Clearance: Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance required Principal Platform Engineer - Secure Platforms | Defence & National Security We're seeking an experienced DV Cleared Principal Platform Engineer to join a high-profile programme delivering secure, mission-critical platforms supporting defence, government, and national security operations. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of platform security, enterprise infrastructure, and cyber engineering, taking ownership of complex technical challenges within highly secure environments. You'll play a key role in designing, integrating, and delivering resilient platforms that underpin critical operational capabilities. For candidates...

Principal Platform Engineer Location: Yeovil - fully onsite, open to condensed hours Duration: Until 27 Dec 2026 Rate: £99.08 per hour (Umbrella) IR35: Inside Clearance: Successful candidate must hold a minimum of DV (Developed Vetting) clearance. More information can be found here - National security vetting: clearance levels - (url removed) () Overview We're recruiting for a Principal Platform Engineer to join a Cyber & Security Solutions environment, taking ownership of secure platform engineering delivery across on‑prem, hybrid and cloud contexts. You'll act as a technical authority within a platform domain (e.g., virtualisation) and lead secure-by-design solutions for critical defence/government programmes. Responsibilities: Act as the technical authority in a platform engineering domain (e.g. virtualisation), providing specialist expertise to projects/programmes * Lead the design and implementation of secure platforms across on‑premise, hybrid, and cloud...

Principal Platform Engineer - Ref: 1733 Initial contract until 27/12/26 £98.82ph, UMB, inside IR35 Yeovil - Full time onsite Please note, DV clearance is required for this positon and the programme will have "UK Eyes Only" restrictions. Your Impact Are you ready to take on complex technical challenges at the forefront of cyber and platform engineering? At Leonardo, our Principal Platform Engineers are hands-on experts who shape the design, integration, and delivery of secure platforms that keep our customers' missions running. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division...

Site Manager (Client Representative) Location: Poole, Dorset RGsetsquare recruitment is working with FM and Construction Companies who are responsible for managing a mixture of reactive and planned maintenance contracts across UK. Rate: £300 per day (CIS) Duration: Start ASAP up until end of Sep/Oct Security Clearance: BPSS Clearance (minimum requirement) Reporting To: Senior Project Manager Works on site include: Asbestos awareness and asbestos removal activities Fire compartmentation and fire stopping works Lighting upgrades and electrical infrastructure works General construction, refurbishment and compliance works Mechanical and electrical installations and modifications Essential Requirements Proven experience as a Site Manager on refurbishment, FM, construction, or public-sector projects. Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and construction site management. Experience working within occupied or security-sensitive environments such as courts, government...

Join our growing team at Anglian Home Improvements, a leading provider of high-quality installation services for windows, doors, conservatories, and roof trims. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional craftsmanship and excellent customer service. We are looking for skilled installers to help us continue our tradition of excellence. The Role Due to continued growth and demand, we are seeking experienced self-employed Window & Door Installers to join our hardworking team. In this role, you will be responsible for the precise installation of our fantastic products in and around the local area. You will work closely with clients to ensure that all installations meet our high standards of quality and safety. Key Responsibilities Install and fit windows & doors with precision and care. Install and secure products using the appropriate tools and techniques. Accurately measure and cut materials for optimal fitting. Complete interior and exterior finishing work, including...

Job - 1:1 Teaching Assistant Start date - ASAP (subject to pre-start checks) Contract term - Fixed term until July 2027 Working hours - 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8.35am-3.15pm Weeks per year - School term-time Grade - Grade 5 Salary range - (per annum) Support staff pay scale points 5 - £25,583 (FTE), £18,587 (pro rata) Location - Lytchett Minster School Reports to - Headteacher/SENDCo About The Post 30 hours per week Lytchett Minster School is looking for colleagues who are passionate about supporting teaching and who will relish the prospect of making a positive difference in the lives of young people. This post represents an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to share in the work of our thriving Student Support Centre and to work with a friendly and supportive team housed in excellent modern facilities. Whether you are new to working in a school or are a more experienced and ambitious...