9 government jobs found in Dorchester

Social Worker Fostering Team Assessments Make a Difference in Dorset Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and families? Dorset Council is looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Fostering Team, a dynamic and supportive service committed to delivering high quality care and positive outcomes. Why Join Us? Be part of a well-structured team of 30 professionals who value collaboration and innovation. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a strong culture of support and supervision. Work in a service that embraces relationship-based practice and the Mockingbird model. What You'll Do As a Social Worker in our fostering team, you will Complete mainstream fostering assessments and provide post-approval support. Undertake kinship assessments (including Reg 24, Fostering, and Special Guardianship). Assess and support Supported Lodgings and Staying Put arrangements. Contribute to the delivery of the Mockingbird model to strengthen fostering networks....

Job Title: Child protection, Social Worker Location: East Dorset Contract Type: Temporary 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 You will be joining a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset Council. Day to day activities As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to: deliver...

Job Title: Child protection, Social Worker Location: East Dorset Contract Type: Temporary 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 You will be joining a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset Council. Day to day activities As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to: deliver...

As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to: deliver the service in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation undertake assessments of children's needs in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures create effective plans which are reviewed in a timely manner promote and safeguard the welfare of children provide support, information, and advice to families to help parents become more self-reliant prepare reports for courts and various meetings, presenting to a variety of professionals in different settings, and attend to give evidence in legal proceedings as required chair multi-agency meetings that support the development and review of plans maintain essential records, input, and maintain records on the core computer system as...

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...

Technical Author - SC Cleared  6-month contract Christchurch – Dorset (3 days a week onsite, 2 remote)   Certain Advantage are working with a leading consultancy who support some of the worlds largest Engineering, defence, nuclear and government projects. We're hiring for a Technical Author who can offer demonstrable experience in Data Module authoring to an S1000D 4.1 standard, and experience using industry proprietary software tools through an EAGLE LSAR and EAGLE Publishing System to construct a comprehensive CSDB.  Role Overview: You'll be working as part of a small technical documentation team on a wide-area military communications system. The role requires the production, amendment, and management of technical documentation outputs to support the development, operation, and maintenance of the system.  Responsibilities Request, gather and assess the required source logistic information from equipment suppliers to inform the required technical publications. Undertake...

Senior Case Adviser (Employee Relations) Wiltshire – Hybrid 50% onsite £20.66 per hour PAYE £26.32 per hour Umbrella 3 Months + We are looking for experienced and confident Senior Case Advisers to join our Employee Relations team. This is a key role providing high-quality, professional HR advice on complex employee relations matters across the Council and schools. About the Role As a Senior Case Adviser, you will play a vital role in supporting managers and headteachers to resolve employee relations issues proactively, lawfully and efficiently. You will bring expert knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, ensuring cases are managed effectively while mitigating organisational risk. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, legal services, trade unions and safeguarding partners, while also mentoring Case Advisers and contributing to service improvement and new HR initiatives. Key Responsibilities * Provide authoritative HR advice on complex employee...

At Safestyle, we are now looking for a Self-Employed Door to Door Canvas Team Leader in the Exeter area. With strong, clear and supportive leadership our teams have a great opportunity to produce fantastic results and play a strong part in growing and developing the business.   What you’ll be doing:  Coaching your team in your local area following up on media campaigns and promotions face to face with prospective new customers.  Training your team to promote our products and property upgrades by sharing product and promotional details that generate sales appointments.   Recruit and develop your own Canvas team.  Opportunity to rapidly progress. What we offer:  Comprehensive Training. Fun working environment.  Flexible hours.  Self-employed role with weekly paid commissions -This is truly a position where the more you put in the more you get out!    If you have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and a drive to succeed we want to hear from you.   Safestyle...

Role: Prison Security Escort Location: HMP Erlestoke Standard Rate: £12.70 per hour + 33 days holiday pay Overtime rate: £16.89ph (overtime after 37.5 hours) Duration: Temporary role, with the opportunity to be long term Typical hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 As a Prison Security Escort, you will work alongside the prison service, assisting our client who is responsible for the maintenance of the buildings. You will be a part of security team where you will escort and oversee contractors such as carpenters, plumbers and electricians, whilst they complete their maintenance work. Duties of a Prison Security Escort Include (but not limited to) Checking the identification of the contractors Checking contractors have been briefed on security measures Booking in and out of the contractors Creating a tool list Escorting contractors through the prison to their place of work Overseeing contractors whilst they are working (Please note you will have to stay with the...