Children’s Social Workers – Level 2/3 Assessment Team
Full‑time & Part‑time, Permanent contract. Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP), Dorset.
Salary: Band 10 – £44,075 to Band 11 – £48,226 (Pay range £44,075–£53,460; pro‑rated for part‑time). The role begins at the bottom of the pay band.
Benefits include: Competitive salary, local government pension, relocation scheme, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), flexible working arrangements, Employee Assistance Programme, clear career progression, and staff network groups.
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.
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).
Responsibilities
- Undertake initial single assessments within statutory timescales.
- Carry out continuous assessments from referral through to case closure.
- Facilitate family network meetings.
- Work within four pods to meet a four‑weekly turnaround (20‑day assessment time limit).
- Manage complex referrals and casework.
- Travel across the BCP area.
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.
Essential Requirements
- Right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship available.
- Successful completion of the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
Pay & Conditions
Pay range: £44,075–£53,460 (pro‑rated for part‑time colleagues). Contracts are full‑time or part‑time and permanent. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive annual leave entitlement of 28 days (plus bank holidays).
Benefits
- Full induction and Practice Fundamentals support.
- Clear career progression and excellent learning opportunities.
- Manageable caseloads and regular supervision.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Relocation scheme.
- Staff network groups.
Additional Information
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and will only consider applicants with an existing right to work in the UK.
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.
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