134 social worker jobs found in Poole

Join us as a Child Protection Social Worker and be part of our new way of working with families within the child protection space. Here in Dorset, we've been recognised for our fantastic work with children, young people, and families, by being selected as one of only three initial Families First for Children's Pathfinder sites nationally. This fantastic opportunity comes with central government grant funding and support which recognises the scale and ambition of the work we need to carry out. Our teams are testing and influencing this innovative new direction for social care ahead of a nationwide rollout. We are ensuring that families are co-designing plans with our Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer (QARO) colleagues supporting in an independent capacity, taking time to discuss processes, explaining jargon and maintaining contact with families. As a Child Protection Social Worker you'll chair an updated child protection conference, centred around greater collaboration...

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...

Job Title: Child protection Social Worker Location: Dorchester Contract Type: Temporary (possibility of permanent) 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...

Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker Locum £38 an Hour 4 Month Initial Contract Hampshire County Council are recruiting for a Social Worker in their Hospital Discharge Teams based out of Queen Alexander Hospital, Portsmouth 2 days a week and 1 day a week at Royal Surrey Hospital Key Responsibilities: Assessment Duties: Complete Care Act assessments and Mental Capacity assessments. Make best interests decisions in line with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. Discharge Planning: Support safe discharges from: Acute hospital settings Community rehab beds Face-to-face assessments onsite and remote assessments (phone/home-based) when appropriate.Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with health colleagues, nursing staff, and therapy teams. Contribute to onward care planning and determine long-term care needs.Environment: Fast-paced, requiring hospital setting experience. Mix of onsite and remote work.Benefits: A hybrid tablet device, so you can work...

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...

The purpose of the Young Person's Practitioner post is to support the delivery of safe, effective, and creative services to young people where exploitation is a factor or a risk and where family breakdown is an immediate risk. The role will include provide direct work to young people and their family network. The aims of the interventions is to disrupt exploitation and exploitation risks through joint work with the police and education providers and to build stronger and more effective family relationship to enable families to lives together successfully. The post will contribute to achieving to positive outcomes such as young people feeling safer in the community, supporting young people to access education, skills development and learning, supporting young people to access positive diversionary activities, develop resilience with families and friends' networks by enabling more effective communication and addressing needs and risks with the adults which impacts on young people,...

Team Manager Location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY Start Date: ASAP                                                Contract Duration: 3+ Month Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £32.56 per hour Job Ref: OR17267 Job Responsibilities Oversee and review child protection plans. Lead quality assurance activities like practice evaluations and feedback gathering. Advocate for children in our care. Collaborate with the Service Improvement Team to enhance standards. Ensure children and young people have a voice in decisions affecting them. Person Specifications Must Have: At least 5 years of post-qualifying experience. Experience as a Social Worker, Advanced Practitioner, or Team Manager. Availability to work onsite at least 4 days per week. Nice to Have: Experience in child protection coordination or similar roles. Strong skills in planning and quality assurance. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to...

Young Person’s Practitioner Location: Southampton Contract: Initial 3-month temporary contract Hours: 37 hours per week Pay: £21 per hour (umbrella) (£19 PAYE an hour) Southampton City Council are seeking a dedicated and passionate Young Person’s Practitioner to join their Young People’s Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people at risk of exploitation, family breakdown or involvement in criminality. About the Role You will be part of a multi-agency, creative, and child-centred team delivering early intervention and targeted support to young people and their families. Working alongside social workers, education providers, and police partners, you will help disrupt risk, promote safety, and support young people in achieving positive outcomes. This role includes a mix of case-holding and joint work, providing direct interventions to young people and their network to strengthen relationships, enhance resilience, promote...

Female Waking Night Support Worker - Bournemouth Location: Bournemouth Hours: Waking Nights (Full-time / Part-time available) Pay: £13.50 per hour Contract Type: Permanent We are seeking compassionate and reliable waking night support worker's to join our residential team in Bournemouth. This role involves providing overnight emotional and practical support to families facing complex challenges. Key Responsibilities Provide consistent emotional and practical support to families during night hours Build strong, trusting relationships with parents to help them feel safe, included, and empowered Use trauma-informed approaches to help families understand and meet their children's needs Support the development of healthy routines, boundaries, and positive behaviours Facilitate open and honest discussions that promote transparency and confidence Encourage families to identify and build on their strengths using tools such as the 'traffic light system' Collaborate with...

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Full-Time/Part-Time - Salisbury ASAP Start Zen Educate is seeking empathetic, resilient, and dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (TAs) to join a specialist school in Salisbury. We have immediate openings for full-time or flexible part-time roles supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The Role: Building Trust and Supporting SEMH You will be joining a highly supportive school environment that caters to pupils with complex SEMH needs and associated challenges. Your primary focus will be on building strong, trusting relationships with students to help them regulate their emotions and re-engage with their education. Key responsibilities include: * 1:1 and Small Group Support: Working directly with pupils to help them access the curriculum and manage distress. * Behaviour Management: Utilizing de-escalation strategies and consistent boundaries to maintain a calm and structured...

Support Worker Join Nurseplus as a 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 Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings within in social care sector, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and 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 £13.15 and £19.00 per hour, 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...

AA Euro Healthcare is welcoming applications from experienced healthcare professionals. We are seeking agency relief Support Workers for our well established clients based in Dorset. The suitable candidate will be working to: Provide their residents with individualised support with their personal care and wider aspects of daily living, in line with their agreed care plan, to optimise wellbeing, and ensure they lead as fulfilling lives as possible. Requirements for this role to include: Minimum Requirement of NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate One years’ experience of working with adults with physical & intellectual disability. Up to date Medicines Administration training Up to date Safety Intervention training Ability to work as part of a Team or Independently Summary of Role Outpots: Provide personal care and assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming Administer medication according to prescribed schedules Residents feel that...

Job Title: Adult Healthcare Assistant Location: Across Hampshire (including Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Andover, and surrounding areas) Company: Prowiden Recruitment Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing About the Role Prowiden Recruitment is seeking caring and dedicated Adult Healthcare Assistants to join our team and support Hampshire County Council care homes. This role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults and older people, helping them maintain their dignity, comfort, and independence. Key Responsibilities * Assist residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily activities * Provide emotional and practical support to promote independence * Monitor and record changes in residents’ health and well-being * Work collaboratively with care home staff and other healthcare professionals * Follow care plans and uphold all safeguarding and CQC standards Requirements * Minimum 6 months of recent experience as...

Are you passionate about helping people move away from homelessness and towards stability, safety, and independence? We are looking for a dedicated Homelessness Outreach Worker to join a unique team which delivers vital support to individuals sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness. This is a meaningful and fast-paced role where every day you will make a visible difference to people’s lives.    About the Role As a Homelessness Outreach Worker, you will: Provide street-based outreach to rough sleepers across the community. Build trusting and compassionate relationships with people facing homelessness. Carry out assessments and create individualised support plans based on each person’s needs. Support individuals to access emergency accommodation, healthcare, benefits, substance misuse services, and long-term housing. Work closely with local authorities, housing partners, health teams, and specialist agencies. Promote safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times....

Residential Children’s Support Worker Vision for Education have partnered with a Residential Children’s home in the Yeovil area, to provide excellent Residential Children Support Workers who have both SEND Education experience and Care experience.   In joining our supply register, you will be given the opportunity to work as a Residential Children’s Support Worker and a SEND Teaching Assistant as skills obtained for both roles are transferable. If you are experienced in either the care or education sector, sign up to our supply register today and make a difference! Pay: £13.68 per hour Hours: This will be your choice of 07:30am – 16:00pm, 15:30pm – 22:00pm or 22:00pm – 08:00am Start date: Immediate start / Flexible days The role: This excellent opportunity would be ideal for an experienced teaching assistant or care professional with a strong background in wither setting, who is looking to carry out long term or day to day supply in the Yeovil area. Your role will see you...

Join Nurseplus as a 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 Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings within in social care sector, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and 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 £13.15 and £19.00 per hour, 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 Title: Adult Healthcare Assistant Location: Across Hampshire (including Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Andover, and surrounding areas) Company: Prowiden Recruitment Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing About the Role Prowiden Recruitment is seeking caring and dedicated Adult Healthcare Assistants to join our team and support Hampshire County Council care homes. This role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults and older people, helping them maintain their dignity, comfort, and independence. Key Responsibilities * Assist residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily activities * Provide emotional and practical support to promote independence * Monitor and record changes in residents’ health and well-being * Work collaboratively with care home staff and other healthcare professionals * Follow care plans and uphold all safeguarding and CQC standards Requirements * Minimum 6 months of recent experience as...

Job Title: Adult Healthcare Assistant Location: Across Hampshire (including Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Andover, and surrounding areas) Company: Prowiden Recruitment Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing About the Role Prowiden Recruitment is seeking caring and dedicated Adult Healthcare Assistants to join our team and support Hampshire County Council care homes. This role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults and older people, helping them maintain their dignity, comfort, and independence. Key Responsibilities * Assist residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily activities * Provide emotional and practical support to promote independence * Monitor and record changes in residents’ health and well-being * Work collaboratively with care home staff and other healthcare professionals * Follow care plans and uphold all safeguarding and CQC standards Requirements * Minimum 6 months of recent experience as...

AA Euro Healthcare is welcoming applications from experienced healthcare professionals. We are seeking agency relief Support Workers for our well established clients based in Portsmouth. The suitable candidate will be working for us on behalf of one of the UK's biggest social care charities. Requirements for this role to include: Minimum Requirement of NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate One years’ experience of working with adults with physical & intellectual disability. Up to date Medicines Administration training Up to date Safety Intervention training Ability to work as part of a Team or Independently Key Responsibilities: Provide personal care and assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming Administer medication according to prescribed schedules Assist with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary Monitor and report changes in clients' health or behavior Implement behavior management techniques as...