Area Practice Manager

Area Practice Manager (Temporary)

Location:

Weymouth, Dorset – covering the Weymouth region

Pay: £38 - £42 per hour (30‑hour hybrid working, 37 hours/week)

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.

• 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.
• Set and monitor team and individual performance standards and expectations.
• Ensure delivery of effective person‑centred assessments, support plans and outcomes that promote independence and control for service users and carers, including the promotion of direct payments where appropriate.
• Provide regular performance monitoring reports to the Locality/Specialist Manager on service and quality issues.
• Deputise at meetings for the Locality/Specialist Manager as required.

• 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 a relevant health/social care discipline.

• 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. Employment is subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and suitable references. To apply, please log in to apply for this job, or go ahead and register.

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

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

Contact Mark Walters for more information.