TEAM MANAGER Role: Temporary Location: Dorchester Pay: Up to £47.50 per hour Location Dorchester, Dorset Contract Type - Temporary 6 months Salary £47.50 per hour About the role We are pleased to offer an exciting locum opportunity for experienced Team Managers and aspiring Team Managers to join Dorset Council's Permanence Team. You will play a central role in leading excellent, restorative social work practice and supporting children in care to achieve permanence, stability, and long‑term security. Our Permanence Team works with children from the conclusion of care proceedings throughout their time in care, building strong relationships and helping children reach their full potential. You'll work closely with fostering services, commissioning teams, the Virtual School, and the Children in Care Health Team to ensure coordinated, high‑quality support. Dorset Council is proud to be an Ofsted‑rated Outstanding authority for children's services, reflecting our commitment to high‑quality, child‑centred practice and a positive, supportive culture. What you'll be doing Leading and managing social work practice within the Permanence Team Providing reflective supervision to Social Workers, students, and family workers Embedding strengths‑based and restorative practice with high support and high challenge Using data and performance insight to drive practice improvement Working collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes About you An experienced leader or aspiring Team Manager with supervisory experience Confident in reflective supervision, mentoring, and staff development Strong, restorative communication skills Experience using performance data to improve practice Committed to relationship‑based and multi‑agency working Previous experience of Adoption and Child Permanence Report (CPR) writing Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
Team Manager (Hs302) Permanence in Dorchester employer: Connect2Dorset
Connect2Dorset is an exceptional employer that prioritises ethical practices and community impact, making it a rewarding place to work. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, team members are encouraged to thrive in a supportive environment while contributing to meaningful projects within the local authority. The opportunity to lead significant transformation initiatives in the picturesque setting of Dorchester adds unique value to this role, fostering both professional and personal fulfilment.
