17 Vacancies

Are you seeking a rewarding career in Children's Services? Be part of designing social work for the future. Join our exceptional Family Help Team in children's services, where we take immense pride in leading the way nationally, pioneering ground-breaking initiatives that have garnered recognition from the government. Join a team of dedicated professionals in Children's Ser...

Are you compassionate, creative and collaborative and determined to improve outcomes for children and young people? We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Senior Educational Psychologist (EP) to join our highly regarded, friendly and supportive team of EPs, working for a local authority that values respect, curiosity, kindness and openness. Are you interested in applyin...

We're growing our missing service across Dorset and are looking for caring, committed people to join the Harbour Team. You'll work closely with children and young people who've been reported missing from home or care, helping them feel safe, heard and supported in a way that really makes a difference. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to connect with young people when they need it most, ...

Dorset Council is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for passionate childcare professionals to join the team at Blandford Nursery. As we embark on an ambitious journey to integrate our childcare provision with Archbishop Wake C of E Primary School, we are looking for dedicated individuals to help us provide exceptional early education and care, enabling children to achieve beyon...

Make Dorset The First Step in Your Social Work Career We have Social Work Degree Apprenticeship opportunities across our teams and localities, where you will be supported throughout your three-year programme by a team of dedicated professionals. We are looking for people who have a genuine interest in relationship-based practice and a strengths-based approach t...

Are you experienced in working with young people (aged 11-18) and have a passion for mental health and wellbeing? Would you like to work for Dorset Mind and make a positive difference to young people's lives? We are looking for someone based in West Dorset or the surrounding area who can demonstrate the skills and knowledge to co-ordinate and run our CYP Community Active Monitoring Progra...

The priorities for our Dorset children are; that they stay in Dorset, which is the best place for them to live, that they are given the best start in life through good care provision and the best education and training opportunities, which enable them to thrive and be the best they can be. The role of Youth Practitioner is to ensure a safe and nurturing environment in which...

The priorities for our Dorset children are; that they stay in Dorset, which is the best place for them to live, that they are given the best start in life through good care provision and the best education and training opportunities, which enable them to thrive and be the best they can be. The role of Youth Practitioner is to ensure a safe and nurturing environment in wh...

We are excited to be expanding our CWAD (Children who are disabled) Residential Services in Dorset for children and young people, by providing an Outreach Service, initially based in Weymouth. This service will cover outreach support in the community throughout Dorset, for children who have or who are experiencing learning or physical difficulties. You will play a key role providing a ra...

We are excited to be expanding our CWAD (Children who are disabled) Residential Services in Dorset for children and young people, by providing an Outreach Service, initially based in Weymouth. This service will cover outreach support in the community throughout Dorset, for children who have or who are experiencing learning or physical difficulties. You will play a key role providing a ra...

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our team at The Cherries, working with a young person who requires dedicates support. This active child loves spending time outdoors, enjoying activities like walking in the stunning Dorset coast and countryside, paddle boarding, and more. After a period at The Cherries, you will transition with him to his forever home in Weymouth. ...

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? Dorset Council is looking for passionate and dedicated Fostering Social Workers to join our supportive and dynamic team. This is a maternity leave cover. In this vital role, you will: Support Dorset's foster carers—mainstream and kinship carers alike—to achieve remarkable outco...