Area Practice Manager

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Weymouth and Portland Locality Team as an Area Practice Manager. This is a full‑time role at 37 hours a week and is available for an 18‑month fixed‑term contract with the potential to extend.

This is a key leadership role, and you will be leading and managing Social Workers and Assessment and Support Coordinators as well as supporting the wider team, working closely with our partner organisations in delivering best outcomes for the people of Weymouth and Portland.

We are looking for candidates with a strong strength‑based approach who can lead, motivate, and develop teams. This is an exciting time to lead within Adult Social Care as you will be involved in transforming the way we work and have an integral role in positively leading and implementing change to meet both organisational and customer demand. We offer hybrid and flexible working.

You are required to have a degree in Social Work or Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England or the Health and Care Professional Council.

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Katrin Way, Locality Manager, on

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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Government Administration

Location:

Weymouth, England, United Kingdom

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.