Social worker Work, Jobs in Dorchester, Eng (with Salaries)

Consultant Social Worker
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- From £44,075 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
19h
Social Worker Level 3
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- £48,226 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Care plans
19h
Family Intervention Worker CWD
Somerset Council —Yeovil
- £28,298 - £32,061 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- English
- Administrative experience
- Travel
- Annual leave
11d
Social Worker
Somerset Council —Yeovil
- £37,280 - £41,771 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Annual leave
11d
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead & Senior Mental Health Lead
Westfield Academy —Yeovil without
- £32,597 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
3d
Social Worker - Band 7 (Dorset)
Julia's House —Broadstone
- £49,740 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Travel
- Hospice
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Family Time Support Worker
Somerset Council —Yeovil
- £25,989 - £28,142 a year
- Care experience
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Annual leave
2d
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
8d
Children's Independent Reviewing Officer
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- From £53,460 a year
- Childcare
- Communication skills
Wake Night Support Worker - Weymouth (DT4)
Accomplish —Weymouth
- £13.45 - £14.05 an hour
- Full-time
- Military
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Family Support Worker
Aspirations Academies Trust —Bournemouth
- £25,634 - £27,807 a year
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- School
Quick apply
11d
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children's First Response and MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- £44,075 - £53,460 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Part-Time Youth Support Worker
Gloucester Family Care Limited —Yeovil
- £13.33 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children and Families First Team
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- £44,075 - £53,460 a year
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - PLO and Court Team
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- £44,075 - £53,460 a year
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children in Care Team
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- £44,075 - £53,460 a year
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - CHAD Team
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- £44,075 - £48,226 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Head of Care - registered children's homes
Glow Futures —Parkstone
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- In-person
Quick apply
2d
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Assessment Team
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- £44,075 - £53,460 a year
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Support Time and Recovery Worker (STR) - Part Time 18.5hours
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- £28,598 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
12d

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Consultant Social Worker

BCP Council -
Bournemouth

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Job details

Full-time
From £44,075 a year
19 hours ago

Qualifications

Social work
Quality assurance
Mentoring
Social Work England
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Introduction

Starting salary for this role is £44,075 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.

Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.

Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.

At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work.

Consultant Social Worker

People & Culture – Social Care Workforce Development Team
Hours: Full-time (37 hours) or part-time considered – please state your preference in your application
Location: BCP Council / Hybrid working
Salary: £44,075

Are you ready to take your next step in social work?

We are offering a fantastic opportunity to develop both personally and professionally within a highly supportive and knowledgeable team. You’ll be encouraged to grow your expertise in practice development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, while staying aligned with current legislation, best practice, and innovative ways of working. You’ll be joining a service built on strong values around inclusion, equality, and strengths-based practice.

About the Role

As a Consultant Social Worker, you will play an important role in supporting workforce development and enhancing professional practice across Adult and Children’s Social Care, with a primary focus on the adult workforce.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to the delivery of the People & Culture Strategy and support the implementation of workforce development priorities. You will help design and deliver high-quality, evidence-informed learning and work alongside colleagues and partners to support continuous improvement in practice.

Key Responsibilities

Promote and model good social work values, knowledge and evidence-informed practice
Support the design and delivery of learning opportunities, including workshops, reflective spaces and development activities
Support practitioners and managers, through methods such as coaching and mentoring, to create and develop a culture of continuous learning and development
Contribute to blended learning approaches, working in partnership with key stakeholders including Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
Use feedback, audit findings and workforce insights to support learning needs analysis
Work collaboratively with the Principal Social Workers, Heads of Service and wider stakeholders
Contribute to projects aligned to workforce development priorities

Why Join the Workforce Development Team?

You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team that:

Works across Adult and Children’s Social Care to support whole-system workforce development
Helps shape and improve the quality and consistency of social work practice
Values evidence-informed practice, innovation and continuous learning
Offers high-quality supervision, development opportunities and support
Promotes flexibility, collaboration and professional growth

What We’re Looking For

Registered with Social Work England with relevant frontline experience
Good understanding of current legislation, policy and practice, particularly within Adult Social Care
Experience of supporting others through mentoring, coaching or practice support
Practice Educator qualification (or willingness to work towards)
Ability to reflect on practice and support the development of others
Strong communication, facilitation and partnership working skills
Commitment to continuous learning and improving practice

Additional Information

Enhanced DBS check required
Flexible working arrangements are supported
The role will involve working across BCP Council and with partner organisations
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18 August 2026

Interested?

If you are looking to broaden your impact and contribute to the development of high-quality social work practice across BCP Council, we would love to hear from you.

In your application, please outline your interest in the role and how your skills, experience and career journey have prepared you for this opportunity. You may also wish to highlight what appeals to you about the role and how you would contribute to its aims.

For an informal discussion, please contact Melissa Tettenborn, Workforce Development Manager, [email protected]

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK.

We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council

At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people.
Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at Employee benefits | Working for BCP

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Refine Your Search

social worker jobs in dorchester, eng

Consultant Social Worker

Social Worker Level 3

Family Intervention Worker CWD

Social Worker

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead & Senior Mental Health Lead

Social Worker - Band 7 (Dorset)

Family Time Support Worker

Social Worker - Learning Disabilities (Yeovil) (Adults)

Children's Independent Reviewing Officer

Wake Night Support Worker - Weymouth (DT4)

Family Support Worker

Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children's First Response and MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)

Part-Time Youth Support Worker

Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children and Families First Team

Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - PLO and Court Team

Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children in Care Team

Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - CHAD Team

Head of Care - registered children's homes

Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Assessment Team

Support Time and Recovery Worker (STR) - Part Time 18.5hours

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