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Area Practice Manager; Temporary

Job in Dorchester, Dorset County, OX10, England, UK
Listing for: Connect2Dorset
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Management
  • Management
    Healthcare Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Area Practice Manager (Temporary)
Area Practice Manager

Role:
Temporary

Location:

Weymouth

Pay: ?38 - ?42 per hour

Hybrid working, 37 hours/week

Description:

Area Practice Manager - Adults

Location:

Dorset- covering Weymouth region

Lead, Inspire, Make a Difference.

We're looking for an experienced Area Practice Manager to lead and develop a high performing adult social care team in Dorset. This is a non case holding leadership role where you'll drive quality, performance, and innovation to help people live independently and achieve positive outcomes.

What you'll do:

Lead and manage a team of professionals.

Ensure effective, person centred assessments and support planning.

Promote integrated working with health, community, and voluntary partners.

Manage resources and demand to deliver high-quality, strengths-based services.

Champion safeguarding and continuous professional development.

To set and monitor team and individual performance standards and expectation

To ensure delivery of effective person-centred assessments, support plans and outcomes which promote independence and control for service users and carers including the promotion of direct payments where appropriate

To provide regular performance monitoring reports to the Locality/Specialist Manager on service and quality issues

To deputise at meetings for the Locality/Specialist Manager as required

Required experience:

Proven leadership and team management experience in adult social care.

Strong understanding of the Care Act and safeguarding responsibilities.

Ability to manage performance, resources, and service delivery effectively.

Skilled in partnership working and service development.

Professional qualification in Social Work or relevant health/social care discipline.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and benefits.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A chance to shape services that truly make a difference.

Apply now and help us build a stronger, healthier Dorset.

Connect2

Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2

Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

If you are interested in this position, then please contact Mark Walters, (url removed)

Employment is subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and suitable references.

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Connect2

Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2

Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
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