Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · Bournemouth, England · £46k–£50k
This is a live UK-based role at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 25 September 2026. Listed as open until 26 October 2026.
Job Introduction Social Workers (Level 2 & 3) – Assessment Teams Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP), Dorset Salary: Competitive + Local Government Pension + Potential Relocation Scheme Contract: Full-time & Part-Time, Permanent Make a real difference in children’s lives. Join us at BCP Council. We’re proud to have achieved a GOOD Ofsted rating (Dec 2024) , and we’re on an exciting improvement journey. Now, we’re looking for experienced, passionate Social Workers to join our Assessment Teams and help us deliver outstanding care and support to the children and families who need us most. Why BCP? Our workforce says it best: “Career progression is encouraged within BCP – it’s a rewarding job and something I absolutely love .” “It’s a lovely place to live and work. Dorset is a wonderful county, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are vibrant, busy urban areas right on the sea front.” “I’ve never felt so supported.” Check out this video: A day in the life of three social workers at BCP Council on Vimeo About the Role As part of one of our four Assessment Teams, you’ll play a vital role in gaining a clear understanding of a child’s circumstances and developing plans that make a positive difference. Good assessment work is the foundation of a strong children’s service, and your expertise will help us deliver exactly that. You’ll undertake initial single assessments within statutory timescales and continuous assessments from referral through to case closure. You’ll also facilitate family network meetings to bring support networks together. Work from this team will either close, step down, or transfer to another team at an agreed time. Social workers sit in four pods with a four-weekly turnaround (the 20-day time limit on assessments). What We’re Looking For Significant experience in frontline safeguarding social work Ability to manage complex referrals and casework Strong analytical, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills Experience mentoring less experienced staff or students Commitment to continuous professional development Willingness to undertake Practice Education training if not already qualified You’ll also need to be able to travel across the BCP area. What We Offer Full induction & Practice Fundamentals support Clear career progression & excellent learning opportunities Manageable caseloads & regular supervision 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Flexible working arrangements in refurbished offices Employee Assistance Programme Relocation Scheme Staff network groups Ready to Join Us? If you’re reflective, proactive, resilient, and passionate about putting children’s voices at the heart of everything you do, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about our new terms and conditions in our 'More than just a job' brochure on our careers site. For an informal discussion, contact Nigel Burton, Service Manager for Assessment at nigel.burton@bcpcouncil.gov.uk . Apply today and help us make …
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