31 senior social worker jobs found in Dorchester

Senior Support Worker Role Overview We are looking for confident and experienced Senior Support Workers to join a supportive team working with young people in both educational and residential settings. This position involves supporting individuals throughout their daily routines, both on-site and during external activities. You will play a key role in helping young people build independence, resilience, and confidence by offering consistent emotional and practical support. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you’ll contribute to creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where young people can thrive. Professionalism is essential in this role, as you will be expected to act as a positive role model and represent the organisation appropriately at all times. About the Provision This service provides specialist education and residential care for young people aged 11 to 19 with autism, complex learning needs, and behaviours that may challenge. It operates on a...

Senior Support Worker Location : Residential School - Lymington Pay: £14.88 per hour Contract: Temp (no end date) Start date: ASAP   Shift pattern: Week 1 Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun - 8.00am - 8.00pm Week 2 Wed, Thur - 8.00am-=8.00pm   Looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can make a real difference in young people's lives? Join our agency to support a residential care team supporting young people with additional needs. You'll provide daily emotional and physical support across home, education, and activities, while helping create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. What will be expected... ·Lead shifts and supervise Support Workers ·Build positive, professional relationships with young people ·Support health, wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development ·Act as a Keyworker and advocate ·Contribute to care planning, reports, and safeguarding ·Plan and lead activities on and off site ·Develop your career with training and qualifications...

Support Worker – Specialist SEN School (Near the New Forest) Start Date: March 2026 Contract: Long-term, with the strong possibility of becoming permanent Location: Near the New Forest Pay: £100-£110 per day Hours: Full-time, shift-based (morning–afternoon or afternoon–night) About the Role We are seeking caring, resilient and enthusiastic Support Workers for a specialist SEN school located close to the New Forest. This role begins from April 2026 on a long‑term basis, with the school looking to offer a permanent contract for the right person. You will be supporting children and young people with a range of autism spectrum conditions and complex needs, helping them thrive socially, emotionally and academically. This school offers specialist education for pupils aged 7–19, many of whom have EHCPs and require structured, consistent support in both learning and daily routines. No personal care is required, but you will play a key role in promoting independence, building life...

Join Nurseplus as a Mental Health Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality support across a range of settings within a mental health social care sector,  from mental health challenges, to more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts. Why Choose Nurseplus? Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £14.40 and £20.62 per hour (incl of Hol Pay), with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work. Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms. Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our...

Join Nurseplus as a Mental Health Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality support across a range of settings within a mental health social care sector,  from mental health challenges, to more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts. Why Choose Nurseplus? Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £14.40 and £20.62 per hour (incl of Hol Pay), with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work. Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms. Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our...

Job Advertisement: HR Ops Support Administrator to work wthin the Devon & Cornwall Police Force Are you passionate about supporting people and processes in a dynamic environment? Our client, a key player in the public services sector, is seeking a dedicated HR Ops Support Administrator to join their team in East Knighton, Dorset. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on administration and wants to make a difference in the HR landscape! Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £13.08 per hour End Date: March 2027 Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday to Friday 37 hour per week Location: Winfrith Working Arrangement: Hybrid working options available! (Full time office attendance during initial training period) About the Role: As an HR Ops Support Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for officers and staff, assisting with various aspects of the employment lifecycle. Your role will include: Providing advice to managers and staff on flexible working...

Senior Construction Project Manager Bridport Must have strong NEC3 or NEC4 contract experience £450 a day 4 days a week IR35 Status: Optional if TAX status allows Hybrid - Onsite Dorchester/Bridport 2 days a week Commencing July 26 - 18 month contract About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Project Overview Construction Value: circa £23m Dorset Council is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Bridport Reablement Centre, a 56‑bed nurse‑led short‑term reablement facility forming part of the Council's wider reablement programme. The project is currently at RIBA Stage 4 completion, with the construction contract due to proceed following Cabinet approval in June 2026....

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...

Building Surveyor Location: Dorchester, Dorset Contract: Temporary (3-6 months) Rate: £400-£500 per day (DOE) Hours: 37 hours per week The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Building Surveyor to join a Local Authority team supporting a diverse property portfolio across Dorset. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering maintenance, compliance, and capital works projects, ensuring properties are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard. This opportunity would suit a proactive and experienced Surveyor who is confident managing projects, contractors, and stakeholders within a public sector or housing environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver planned and reactive maintenance programmes Ensure compliance and safety across property assets Manage capital repair and refurbishment projects Oversee contractors and project delivery Manage budgets, procurement, and contracts Maintain accurate property and performance data Collaborate with internal...

Join Nurseplus as a Support Worker – WEYMOUTH & DORCHESTER AREA At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality support across a range of settings within a mental health social care sector,  from mental health challenges, to more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts. Why Choose Nurseplus? Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £14.40 and £20.62 per hour (incl of Hol Pay), with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work. Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms. Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory,...

An excellent, well-resourced special school in Yeovil is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant. You may have worked as a support worker, in-class support worker or a Learning Support Advisor (LSA) previously. You may have a related qualification or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience. You would be able to support children with the range of special educational needs including learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sensory, speech and language impairments and behavioural difficulties. The school has great feedback from parents and supply staff. The staff team are supportive and welcoming. The school is easily accessible by public transport. The school needs people who can commit to 5 days a week. If you are experienced and able to work full time this can be reflected in your rate of pay. You will need to be confident in adapting the lesson activity according to pupil's individual needs. You will be...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School, Poole Full‑time, Monday-Friday | Temp‑to‑Perm | £14.96 per hour | Exceptional training & development This is a great opportunity for a compassionate, resilient and dedicated individual to join a warm, highly specialist school supporting children and young people aged 2-19 with a wide range of special educational needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and life‑limiting conditions. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils' learning, communication, personal care and wellbeing. Working closely with teachers, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every pupil can thrive. Contract Details Location: Poole Position: SEN Teaching Assistant Type of Work: Classroom‑based SEN support within a specialist school Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full‑time, Monday-Friday, temp‑to‑perm Pay: £14.96 per hour Hours:...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor – Landmark Residential Conversion Poole, Dorset | £350–£500 per day | 3-Year Contract Joshua Robert is delighted to be partnering with a leading national contractor to appoint an experienced freelance Quantity Surveyor on a landmark £35m commercial-to-residential conversion in Poole, Dorset. This flagship, multi-phase development will redefine the local landscape and stands as one of the region’s most significant regeneration schemes. The Opportunity This is a key commercial role on a high-profile development, offering the opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day quantity surveying activities on site. Working closely with a Senior Project Quantity Surveyor who will attend on a fortnightly basis, you will act as the primary commercial presence, ensuring robust cost control, accurate reporting, and effective coordination across the project lifecycle. This position is ideally suited to a capable and self-sufficient freelance Quantity Surveyor...

Join Nurseplus as a HCA – Bournemouth area At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a HCA, you’ll be providing high-quality support across a range of settings within a social care sector,  from mental health challenges, to more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts. Why Choose Nurseplus? Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £14.40 and £20.62 per hour (incl of Hol Pay), with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work. Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms. Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care...

Care Assistant, Residential & Nursing Care Homes - Bournemouth│ £12.91 - £15.00 per hour We are looking for Care Assistants to support our clients care homes in the Bournemouth area on a temporary basis. About the role: Personal Care: Assisting with showering, bathing, dressing, grooming, and incontinence care. Mobility Support: Using hoists, wheelchairs, and aiding in movement, transferring, and repositioning. Health Monitoring: Administering medication (if trained) and monitoring vital signs like weight, temperature, and blood pressure. Meal Assistance: Preparing or serving meals, assisting with feeding, and monitoring hydration. Documentation: Updating resident care plans, maintaining daily logs, and reporting concerns to senior staff. Social & Emotional Support: Providing companionship, combating loneliness, and organising or participating in social activities. Environmental Care: Ensuring a clean, safe, and tidy environment, including light cleaning and laundry.Why...

About the 1:1 Tutor position: Prospero Teaching are looking for 1:1 tutors to support students from 6-18. The successful tutor should be able to support mainly with the core subjects of Maths, English and Science. You should be flexible, adaptable and have a considerable amount of experience working within the education sector. Lessons could take place in either their home, care home or an alternative setting such as a local library. Contract Details for Part Time 1:1 Tutor position: Tuition Bookings are across the whole of Somerset Position - 1:1 Tutor Type of work - Tuition Start date - ASAP Contract type - Temporary Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing Part time Monday to Friday - Various shifts (Full time options available) Minimum rate of pay - Minimum £27 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience) Experience, Training and Qualifications required for the Part Time 1:1 Tutor position: QTS or QTLS is preferred Minimum of degree level in tuition subject...

Support Worker Location: Somerset Pay Rate: £13.68 - £14.00 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 Somerset What We Offer you as a Support Worker: Competitive pay: £13.68 - £14.00 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)...

Anzuk are working with Specialist Provisions within Taunton who are seeking Learning Mentors to join their expanding teams! Job Title: Learning Mentor Location: Taunton Pay Range: £95 - £127.41 per day The provision: SEMH settings catering to students who have been or are at risk of exclusions from other settings due to their exceptionally complex behavioural needs. Our provisions provide bespoke learning programmes and positive behaviour support for small groups of students that have a variety of learning difficulties tied in with exceptionally challenging behaviours. The Role: Learning Mentor (Taunton) - (£95 - £127.41 per day) * The school are looking to fill permanent roles - assessed after the initial settling in phase * Working with a well trained team of staff in supporting extreme challenging behaviours - Full training will be provided * Supporting students on a 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 basis * Working with Children who would have SEMH, ASC and Sensory processing...

Teacher of Science (0.8) | Warminster We are recruiting on behalf of a secondary school in Warminster for an experienced Teacher of Science to join them from 13th April 2026 until the end of the academic year. The school has a track record of strong academic outcomes, and offers a broad and engaging environment for both students and staff. With a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, specialist resources, and a team of dedicated subject specialists, the school provides strong support while maintaining high expectations for students. This role is best suited to experienced teachers and not suitable for ECTs. Role Overview: * Teacher of Science * 0.8 (Monday–Thursday) * Warminster * Start 13th April 2026 * Fixed term until end of academic year * Experienced teachers only (not suitable for ECTs) The Ideal Candidate Will: * Have proven classroom experience * Possess a valid DBS on the update service (or we can process one for you) * Hold Qualified...

Part Time Bridal Boutique Manager (Maternity Cover) – Salisbury Full-Time | Luxury Bridal Retail Salary: DOE + benefits We are seeking a talented Bridal Boutique Manager to lead a stunning luxury bridal department in Salisbury. This role is ideal for someone with experience in Bridal, Couture, or Premium Fashion Retail and a passion for creating exceptional, VIP bridal experiences. Contract & Hours * 18-month maternity cover (with potential to stay permanently) * 29.42 hours per week * Tuesday – Friday: 10:00am – 4:00pm (5.5 hours/day) * Saturday: 9:15am – 5:10pm (7.42 hours) * Occasional Sunday for wedding fairs Key Responsibilities * Manage daily operations of a Bridal Boutique * Deliver personalised VIP bridal appointments * Advise clients on styles, fabrics, fit, and overall bridal styling * Place gown orders and liaise with suppliers and outworkers * Meet sales targets, manage stock, and control budgets * Promote wedding jewellery and...