Social worker Work, Jobs in Shaftesbury (with Salaries)

Family Support Worker
Coombe House School —Shaftesbury
- £19,063 - £21,056 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- School
- Employee assistance programme
10h
Experienced Social Worker
Wiltshire Council —Salisbury
- £45,841 - £48,036 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Consultant Social Worker
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- From £44,075 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
13d
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Sarum North PCN —Salisbury
- £15.18 - £15.99 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Trainee High Intensity (CBT) Therapist
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust —Poole
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- University
- IT
7d
Youth Worker
Gillingham Youth Club —Gillingham
- From £12.71 an hour
- Temporary
- No experience needed
- Working with children
- Mentoring
Quick apply
3d
Social Worker Level 3
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- £48,226 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Care plans
13d
Social Worker - Level 2
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- From £44,075 a year
- Call to connect
7d
Social Worker - Learning Disabilities (Yeovil) (Adults)
Somerset Council —Yeovil
- £37,280 - £41,777 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
Family Time Support Worker
Somerset Council —Shepton Mallet
- £25,989 - £28,142 a year
- Care experience
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Annual leave
14d
Occupational Therapy Assistant (ASC)
BCP Council —Poole
- £34,434 a year
- Computer literacy
- Travel
- Care plans
1d
ASYE Social Worker CYPDT
Wiltshire Council —Trowbridge
- £37,280 - £39,152 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Travel
1d
Family Support Worker
WillisPalmer —Bournemouth
- £16 an hour
- Night shift
- Microsoft Word
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply
1d
Youth Support Worker
Harriet Humber —Somerton
- £15.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- In-person
Quick apply
Social Worker
Bath and North East Somerset Council —Midsomer Norton
- £19.81 - £23.92 an hour
- No degree
- Communication skills
7d
Female Family Safeguarding DVA Worker
The You Trust —Yeovil
- £31,146 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Family Support Worker
Aspirations Academies Trust —Bournemouth
- £25,634 - £27,807 a year
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- School
Quick apply
Advanced Social Worker
Wiltshire Council —Trowbridge
- £47,122 - £49,600 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
9d
Children's Independent Reviewing Officer
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- From £53,460 a year
- Childcare
- Communication skills
Support Youth Worker
The Separated Child Foundation —Bournemouth
- £16 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- In-person
Quick apply
4h

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Family Support Worker

Coombe House School -
Shaftesbury

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£19,063 - £21,056 a year
10 hours ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Childcare
Driving Licence
Working with children

Full job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting children, families and communities to thrive?

At Coombe House School, we are seeking a compassionate and committed Family Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by strengthening relationships between home and school and supporting families to overcome barriers to learning, attendance and wellbeing.

About the role

Working closely with our Head of Safeguarding, AP, Welfare and Attendance, you will provide early intervention and targeted support to pupils and their families within our therapeutic thinking environment. You’ll act as a key link between home and school -building trusting relationships, offering practical and emotional support, and helping families access the right services at the right time. This is primarily a school-based role, with some outreach work including home visits and working alongside external agencies.

Key responsibilities

Build strong, trusting relationships with parents, carers and pupils
Provide early help and targeted family support interventions
Work collaboratively with safeguarding, pastoral and therapeutic teams
Develop and lead support plans for children and families
Support pupils with transitions and emotional wellbeing
Liaise with external agencies and attend professional meetings
Promote attendance, engagement and positive outcomes for pupils

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working with children and families, particularly with SEMH, ASC or complex needs
Understands trauma-informed and relational approaches
Is confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Communicates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Is compassionate, resilient and committed to making a difference
Holds a relevant qualification (or is willing to work towards one)
Has a full driving licence (essential for home visits

Our school

Coombe House School is an independent special school for pupils aged 5-19 with SEMH, ASC, and associate needs, all with EHCPs. We take a therapeutic, relationship-based approach where behaviour is understood as communication.

We believe passionately in supporting and nurturing our pupils as well as aspiring to provide them with outstanding and creative learning opportunities. At Coombe House, our work is underpinned by our core values of kindness, belonging and ambition. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to helping every young person succeed - academically, socially and emotionally.

Coombe House School is located at the eastern edge of Shaftesbury. The school enjoys a secluded setting within its grounds (55 acres). What Coombe House School can offer you:

Royal London Pension Scheme (10% employers’ contribution).
Competitive salary.
Continuous professional development and training.
Health Care Plan after probation period - claim back costs towards dental check-ups, eye tests, prescription charges and therapies.
Access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme.
A workplace set in beautiful surroundings.
Use of leisure facilities (gym and swimming pool) at specific times.
Highly supportive leadership team, colleagues and working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of other SEN Specialists.
The opportunity to play an integral part at the next phase of the schools’ unique journey.

22 hours per week, all-year round. Working Monday to Friday (flexible non-working day), between 12.30 - 19.00 (average 5.5 hours a day across 4 days). Actual salary: £19,063 - £21,056 (FTE £32,061 - £35,412).

Deadline for applications: 26 July 2026
Interviews: Ongoing

We will not accept speculative CVs through agencies for this appointment. Direct applications only. Please see the job description & person specification for further information. as well as visiting the school’s website - https://coombehouseschool.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works in our school (and visitors to our school) to share this commitment. We take all safeguarding and welfare concerns seriously and encourage our pupils to talk to us about any worries they may have. We will always act in the best interests of the child. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS.

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