137 social worker jobs found in Bournemouth

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. Locum Children's Social Worker Jobs in Dorset Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in Blandford Forum. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) seeking a rewarding locum social work job in Dorset, working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes. Whether you're an experienced Child Protection Social Worker, Family Help Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, or Assessment Social Worker, this role offers competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work within a supportive local authority...

Our client Isle of Wight council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment & MASH team. Agency Social Worker - Assessment & MASH Experience Required We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Agency Social Worker with a strong background in both statutory assessments and MASH/front door work. The successful candidate will be able to complete high-quality, child-centred assessments that are analytical, outcome-focused and completed within statutory timescales. They will have sound assessment skills, be confident in identifying risk and need, and make recommendations that lead to the right outcomes for children and families. In addition, the social worker must be able to also undertake tasks in MASH triage, including gathering and analysing information from partner agencies, contacting families, determining the appropriate threshold for intervention, and making timely, evidence-based decisions to ensure children receive the right level of support at...

Job Title: Social Worker - Willow Team Work Location: Public Service Plaza, Havant Hours per week: 37 Rate: £38 (Umbrella) The Role: As a Social Worker in the Willow Team, you will play a key role in supporting children and young people at risk of going missing, exploitation and trafficking (MET) to achieve safe, positive and lasting outcomes. Working within a specialist, multi-agency child exploitation service across Hampshire, you'll build trusted relationships with children while collaborating with partners including police, health and youth justice to reduce risk and strengthen safeguarding. You'll manage a diverse and complex caseload, leading assessments and delivering creative, child-centred interventions. As part of an Outstanding-rated authority, you'll be supported by a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, reflective practice and professional development. What you'll do: Work directly with children at risk of MET, delivering targeted 1:1 interventions...

Qualified Social Worker – Children West Sussex County Council | Chichester | £38.00 per hour | ASAP Start Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people. SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Qualified Social Worker – Children for a full-time locum opportunity with West Sussex County Council. Role Details * £38.00 per hour * 37 hours per week * Monday to Friday * ASAP start * Location: Chichester * Caseload of approximately 18 children * Regular supervision every 4 weeks About the Role This is an excellent opportunity to work within Children in Care, building meaningful relationships with children and young people and helping them settle, recover from their experiences and look towards a positive future. The role has a strong focus on direct work, safeguarding, assessment and multi-agency working. Occasional court work may also be required. You will need: * Minimum 3 years...

Children’s Social Worker – Children We Care For SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker for an exciting full-time locum opportunity within a Children We Care For team. Pay: £38.00 per hour Start: ASAP Contract: Full-time Locum Working: Hybrid/Flexible Team: Children We Care For Location: Chichester area, with nationwide travel to see children where placed This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker who is passionate about working directly with children and young people in care and helping them build safe, stable and positive futures. The role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with children over time, helping them settle, make sense of their experiences, recover and look forward to their future. There is a strong emphasis on direct work and developing high-quality social work practice. Key responsibilities: * Manage a caseload of approximately 18 children. * Undertake direct work with...

Social worker is required to join as an Assistant Team Manager to work within the Adult MASH Team in Wiltshire. Pay rate £47.50ph,37 hours week. 3 months long contract to be reviewed. Flexible working Our Adult Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) service is looking for a team manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a highly skilled, well established multi-agency team that manages safeguarding referrals across the country for adults with care and support needs who may be experiencing or are at risk of abuse and neglect. Using a multi?agency approach the team works closely with partners including Police, Health Services, Children's Services, CQC, Fire Service, Advocacy and voluntary organisations to assess risk, share information, investigate concerns, and deliver coordinated, person?centred safeguarding responses that promote safety and wellbeing. The post holder will lead and manage the Adult MASH team, including Social Workers, Information Officers, and...

Make your weekends matter. Join Nurseplus Care at home as a Weekend Live-in Carer and make a real difference in a someone’s life. Are you passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care while also building meaningful relationships? We are looking for a compassionate and engaging Female Live-in Carer to provide weekend support in a rural home setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to support a client who is looking not only for a Support Worker, but also a companion, someone sociable, vibrant and happy to get involved in activities and getting out and about. Your role will be pivotal in enabling independence, providing reassurance to family members, and ensuring care is delivered with dignity, respect and warmth. Package Details Supporting young lady to live indepentently in her own home.  What You’ll Be Doing As a Weekend Live-in Carer, you will be supporting within one household from Friday evening through to Monday morning. Your responsibilities will...

Children's Care Assistant/ Support Worker – Cardiff, South Wales Location: Greater Cardiff, South Wales Pay Rate: £16.50 per hour PAYE Role Type: Part-time shifts Airmid Staffing is looking for experienced Care Assistants and Support Workers who have worked with children to provide respite care and support children in accessing community activities across the Greater Cardiff area. This is an excellent opportunity for Care Assistants and Support Workers seeking a rewarding part-time role, with the chance to develop their skills and experience in children's care. Ongoing shifts are available, with training and clinical support provided. About the role You will be supporting a child with ASD. Providing support, by taking the young person out in the community Managing the YP's behaviours Managing choking risks (the YP puts objects in their mouth to "regulate") Personal care responsibilities Escalation of concerns Hours of cover- 7 Days a week, 4 Hours afternoon. We...

Education Key Worker / Experienced Level Teaching Assistant SEMH School / Alternative Provision - Portsmouth September start - full-time Please note: Must have a full clean driving license and be willing to use your vehicle for school business - mileage paid at 45p per mile. Ideally located in Portsmouth. Academics are looking for an experienced, passionate Education Key Worker who is creative, empathetic and able to build strong relationships with both highly vulnerable and challenging students who are unable to access mainstream education to join an SEMH School/Alternative Provision in Portsmouth. The suitable Education Key Worker will be someone who is looking for an education support / pastoral / mentor role, a role that fits outside the box. You will be required to work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and your role will be to help reignite their love for learning, build their confidence, be that trusted adult the student needs and help them to believe in themselves. This is a...

Agency Chef - Flexible Temp Work Available Now - Earn Up to £22.36/hr + Weekly Pay Immediate Agency Chef opportunities available now with flexible shifts and weekly pay Agency Chef roles are available right now in Bournemouth, offering flexible temporary work across a variety of kitchens. Whether you're looking to fill gaps, pick up extra shifts, or secure consistent work, this is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing team with immediate starts. With demand already building in Bournemouth, now is the perfect time to get registered and start working straight away as an Agency Chef. Why apply / What's in it for you? You'll earn up to £22.36 per hour, depending on role You'll be paid weekly, every Friday Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle Immediate access to a variety of ongoing work Gain experience across pubs, hotels, restaurants, events and contract catering You'll have the option of local Bournemouth work or opportunities across the UK Benefit from temp-to-perm...

SEN Tutor (Home-Based Tuition) Bournemouth Area Needed. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Tutor to provide high-quality, personalised tuition and support to students with additional needs in their homes. This role is ideal for someone patient, adaptable, and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential. Role Responsibilities Deliver tailored one-to-one tuition sessions in core subjects, adapted to individual learning needs Support students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, and learning difficulties Work closely with students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), following targets and recommended strategies Build trusting and positive relationships with students and families Use creative and flexible teaching approaches to engage learners who may have struggled in mainstream education Monitor progress and provide session feedback where required Travel...

Tutor (Core Subjects, SEN & EHCP Support) Bournemouth Area Needed. We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Tutor to provide face-to-face tuition in students' homes. This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping young people build confidence and achieve academic progress across core subjects. Role Responsibilities Deliver engaging one-to-one tuition in core subjects (English, Maths, and Science) Adapt lessons to suit individual learning needs and abilities Support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Work with students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) Build positive relationships with students and families Track progress and provide feedback where required Travel to students' homes for in-person sessionsRequirements Minimum 2 years' tutoring or teaching experience Strong knowledge of core curriculum subjects Experience supporting students with SEN and working with EHCPs is essential Comfortable working face-to-face in students'...

Science Subjects Tutor About the Opportunity We're looking for Science Tutors to provide personalised 1:1 support to children and young people across Boscombe and the surrounding areas. Working alongside Local Authorities, you'll support learners who require alternative educational provision, helping them develop their understanding of Science while building confidence, motivation, and engagement with learning. Many students benefit from a flexible approach tailored to their individual needs, making this an ideal role for educators who enjoy working closely with learners and adapting their teaching style. Location: Boscombe & Surrounding Areas Subject: Science (KS3, GCSE and equivalent) Start Date: September Hours: Flexible Rate: £25-£30 per hour Type: 1:1 Tuition Requirements Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, mentoring, learning support, or similar roles Strong knowledge of Science subjects Ability...

The local authority client is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with a strong background in private sector housing, HMO licensing, and housing enforcement. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating housing and public health complaints, carrying out property inspections, and assessing housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). You will also support enforcement and compliance activities, assist with HMO licensing processes, and help ensure properties meet required housing standards. Working closely with landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders, you will play a key role in improving housing conditions and delivering positive outcomes for residents. Experience preparing schedules of repair and improvement works, undertaking inspections, and applying housing legislation is highly desirable. Candidates should hold a...

Flood & Coastal Principal Project Manager Location: Bournemouth - Hybrid. 2 days a week (Wednesday a must onsite) Pay: £40.04 per hour | Contract:18 months - Ends February 2028 Valid driving licence and personal vehicle owned. About the role We are seeking an experienced Flood & Coastal Principal Project Manager to lead the delivery of large, complex and high-profile flood and coastal projects and programmes across the South West. You will provide senior project leadership, overseeing governance, delivery, risk, resources, procurement and budgets. You will work with senior stakeholders, local government partners, consultants and contractors to deliver successful outcomes and provide assurance to senior decision-makers. Key responsibilities Lead complex projects and programmes from development through to delivery. Establish and maintain strong governance, reporting and assurance arrangements. Manage budgets, procurement, risks, issues, resources and programme...

SEND OUTREACH WORKER Are you an experienced Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Outreach Worker committed to supporting children and young people with additional needs? Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for a dedicated SEND Outreach Worker to work with a fantastic provision located in the Bournemouth area. Experienced Outreach Workers, Learning Mentors, and candidates with a background in SEND support are encouraged to apply. THE ROLE Location: Bournemouth Position: SEND Outreach Worker Start date: ASAP Duration / Likely Duration: Ongoing Contract type: Long term Full time/part time: Full time Minimum rate of pay: £140 per day Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pmEXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYTS, NVQ, Cache or equivalent Previous experience working in a UK school Experience working with SEND students A genuine interest in supporting children with complex learning needs Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable...

SEND Teaching Assistant (1:1 Autism Support) Are you an experienced Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Autism (ASD) on a 1:1 basis? Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work with autistic children in a fantastic school located in the Bournemouth area. We work in partnership with schools across the Bournemouth area who require compassionate and skilled Teaching Assistants with experience supporting children with Autism and additional learning needs on a one-to-one basis. Experienced Teaching Assistants, as well as candidates looking to develop their career within SEND education, are always welcome to apply. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location - Bournemouth Position - SEND Teaching Assistant Start date - ASAP Duration / Likely Duration -Ongoing End date (if applicable) - N/A Contract type - Long term Full time/part time - Full time Minimum rate of pay...

1:1 Tutor – Bournemouth Area In-Home Tuition | Up to £30 per hour | Flexible Hours | September Start Are you passionate about helping young people rediscover their confidence in learning? 1st Staff are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Tutor to support students in the Bournemouth area who have been out of education for a period of time. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping students rebuild their confidence, develop key skills, and work towards recognised qualifications — with the potential to return to mainstream or further education. The Role You will deliver personalised tuition sessions in the student’s home, tailoring your approach to meet individual learning needs and emotional wellbeing. Key Responsibilities: * Plan and deliver engaging, bespoke 1:1 sessions * Support students in core subjects (Maths, English, and other key areas as required) * Build positive, trusting relationships * Adapt teaching...

Inspire Young Minds as a Tutor with Prospero Teaching! Are you a passionate educator looking for a rewarding and flexible role? Prospero Teaching is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated tutors across the BCP area to support young people accessing alternative provision in the upcoming academic year. We work with students from Early Years through to Post-16, providing tailored one-to-one tuition for between 2 and 15 hours per week, helping learners build confidence, achieve their goals, and unlock their full potential. Why Join Us? Make a Real Difference Deliver personalised 1:1 support that is designed around each student's unique needs, strengths, and learning journey. Flexible Working Choose hours that fit around your lifestyle. This role is ideal for educators seeking either part-time or full-time opportunities. Varied Learning Environments Tuition sessions take place in the student's home or within the local community, such as libraries and cafés, creating engaging and...

Deputy Head of Student Services - SEND Education £30,201 - £30,614 Term Time Only Fixed Term Contract - 12 months - possibility of becoming permanent Excellent Benefits Package Are you an experienced Deputy Head of Student Services, Pastoral Lead, Pastoral Manager, Safeguarding Lead or SEND professional looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day? Or perhaps you're currently working as a Service Manager, Deputy Manager, Team Manager, Service Coordinator or Registered Manager within adult or children's social care. If you've built your career safeguarding people with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs and are looking for a fresh challenge, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. We're recruiting on behalf of a specialist education provider supporting children and young people with a range of complex needs, including autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and other neurodiverse conditions. Working...