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- Introduction
- Current Job Offers and
business opportunities

- Translated Information
- Local Polish websites
- Job Seeker Links


Introduction
Dorset is a delightful place to live. It has a mixed economy with tourism and rural enterprises playing a major role. Dorset Race Equality Council's new Jobsearch is here to help you find work. We want everyone to live free from negative discrimination so we are ready to help and advise you if this should arise. Dorset is generally a very welcoming place. Click here to meet a BME individual who has been successful in Dorset's job market. Nonetheless, if you ever feel that your career opportunities are being blighted by discrimination phone 01202 553003 (email address is at the foot of this page).

This is just the beginning of even greater things to come. This service will never rest in its quest for job opportunities. As fresh employment related intelligence builds this page will grow.

Below you will find links to many of the major job providers in the County. Both businesses and public sector providers that have one important thing in common - a serious commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.

To make your search easier the links below take you directly to the employment pages of the named provider. It is important that you visit these websites regularly. Some offer a news feed (subscribe and you will be alerted when new job opportunities come on line). In some cases you will be best advised to register with the website.

Bournemouth/Poole in the East of the County represents by far the most populous part of Dorset. However most employers cover the entire County or even the entire UK. Flexibility is key. Lots of individuals live in Dorset but commute as far as London.

One final point. If you need help we can advise or we will most likely know someone who can. If you think that discrimination is wrecking your chances of employment get in touch. We can help. Phone 553003 or email enquiries@dorsetrec.org.uk - you owe it to yourself and those people who will come along behind you.

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CURRENT JOB OFFERS AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
 Opportunities to Tender
1) Dorset County Council are looking for Expressions of Interest for a project to deliver family group conferencing for referred children and their families within the county of Dorset, taking account of advocacy, participation and other children's agendas.  The contract will start in January 2011 and will be for 3 years. Deadline for expressions of interest is 5pm on Monday 9th August 2010.

2) The Borough of Poole and Dorset County Council are seeking expressions of interest to provide a 5 roomed person centres, short term break residential setting for adults with learning disabilities.  This service is to start in April 2011 and is for a three year contract, with an option to extend for a further two years.  Expressions of interest must be in by 5pm on 30th July 2010.

For more info on either click here. For help email Lindsey Halford by clicking
here.
TRANSLATED INFORMATION
Your rights in the United Kingdom 1) The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has booklets to download in various languages other than English.
2) The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) also has booklets to download in various languages.
Finding work in the United Kingdom 1) The National Information Portal contains basic information on finding work in Polish, Portuguese and Slovakian.
2) Connexions Direct also has a little information in other languages. Rather limited. TOP
LOCAL POLISH WEBSITES
Here is a list of Polish language websites serving our region. Many thanks to Dr. Hanna Janta of University of Bournemouth for her help in setting up this resource.

If you know of any other similar websites serving other EU accession states/language groups in our region (see list at top of page), please, send the link to lloyd.james@dorsetrec.org.uk I will include them before the pixels have had time to dry.
Polski serwis w UK - Bournemouth.pl
Lokalna Polska Misja Katolicka Southampton i Bournemouth
Wybiera sie ktos do Bournemouth
Oficjalna strona Polaków z Bournemouth w Anglii
Polacy w Bournemouth
Polska klasa Bournemouth

Any errors of Polish grammar or spelling are entirely mine.
JOB SEARCHER LINKS
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Jobcentres Plus This link will bring up a list of all the Jobcentres Plus (official government) in the South West of England.
Public Sector
Bournemouth Council
Bournemouth & Poole National Health Service
Poole Council
Poole Housing Partnership Website Jobs email
Purbeck District Council
Weymouth & Portland Borough Council
Many local authorities display their job opportunities on the Dorset Council Council website immediately below.
Dorset County Council Much of Dorset's public sector job market is dominated by this one website, which conveniently brings many public sector job opportunities together in one place. You will find masses of job descriptions to browse. To fully benefit you will need to register.
The rewards & benefits of working for a local council:
Dorset County Council
Christchurch Borough Council
East Dorset District Council
North Dorset District Council
West Dorset District Council
Learn of the benefits and rewards of working for the various Dorset Councils. It is a good idea to read this information as it allows you to speak with understanding when you land an interview.
Dorset Fire & Rescue
Dorset Police
HM Prison Service
Both Dorset Fire and Rescue and Dorset Police have a commitment to increasing the diversity of their workforce.

We have a number of prisons situated in Dorset. This website recruits for the entire UK and not just Dorset.
Third Sector/Voluntary and Charities
Bournemouth Council for Voluntary Services
Poole Volunteer Centre

Bournemouth Churches Housing Association

Care UK


Citizens Advice Bureau

Raglan 

Royal National Institute for the Blind

Synergy Housing Group
Volunteering is a great way to become familiar with local culture and language. Some opportunities for full time employment.

BCHA is a specialist housing and social care support provider

Care UK is a care services organisation. Overseas applicants to Care UK click here.

The Citizens Advice Bureau link is to their search facility.

Raglan owns and manages over 11,000 affordable low cost homes in 100 local authority areas.


Synergy Housing Group deals with all recruitment for East Dorset Housing Association, Weymouth and Portland Housing and Purbeck Housing Trust. 
Education Sector
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth & Poole College
Kingston Maurward College
Weymouth College
Newspapers
Dorset Echo Thursday evening's local "Echo" is packed with job opportunities.
Contract Opportunities
Contract Opportunities with Bournemouth Council It is vital you review these pages if you hope to supply goods or services to either Council. TOP
How To Do Business With Poole Council
Twitter
http://twitter.com/DorsetJobs
http://twitter.com/Dorset_Jobs
http://twitter.com/JobsInDorset
http://twitter.com/DorsetJobs_
Job agencies are using Twitter. They all appear to be commercial agencies. They might thus try to charge for their services. You thus use these services at your own risk.

It is hoped that this facility will be well used and help people find paid employment. Volunteering should not however be rejected. Many people working as volunteers have later gone on to find full time paid work with the same agencies.

If you have any suggestions as to how this facility might be improved, please, make contact. Likewise if you have any links you have found useful, please, share. We are keen to hear of your experiences when seeking work - positive or negative. Remember you do not need to suffer discrimination in silence. We are here to help you. Contact us on 01202 553003 or email enquiries@dorsetrec.org.uk Good luck with your job searching. TOP