Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - CHAD Team

Social Workers (Level 2 & 3) – Child Health and Disability (CHAD) Team

Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP), Dorset

Salary: Competitive + Local Government Pension + Potential Relocation Scheme

Contract: Full-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 specialist PLO & Court Teams and help us deliver outstanding care and support to the children and families who need us most.

“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

The Child Health and Disability (CHAD) Team is looking for an experienced social worker to join the team undertaking assessments, working with children in need, on child protection plans and children in care. The team works closely with colleagues in health and SEND and undertake their own court work in the family court and court of protection.

We would like to hear from applicants experienced in working with children with disabilities and their families, a wider understanding of neurodivergence and experience/understanding of deprivation of liberty.

The role is full time and there is a requirement for part of the week to be office based.

You’ll also need to be able to travel across the BCP area.

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 Victoria Warren, Team Manager for CHAD Team at victoria.warren@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Apply today and help us make a difference.

The pay range for this role will be £45,529 - £49,817 (pro rata for part time colleagues)

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council

At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people.

Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)

Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.