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Level 1 will be £38,220 (pro rata for part time colleagues)

Level 2 will be £42,839 (pro rata for part time colleagues)

Level 3 will be £47,181 (pro rata for part time colleagues)

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.

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Qualified Social Worker – Integrated Community Mental Health Team (Bournemouth West)

Hours: Part time hours (20 hours per week)

Location: Hahnemann House and/or Turbary Park

Join our Integrated Community Mental Health Team and play a vital role in supporting adults aged 18–65 living with serious mental illness. This is an exciting opportunity to empower people on their recovery journey while working within a supportive, skilled multi‑disciplinary team.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments of need and risk.
• Develop and review care and support plans.
• Coordinate community packages of care in line with statutory duties.
• Apply the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act in daily practice.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, carers, and voluntary sector partners.
• Promote strengths-based and recovery-focused approaches.
• Undertake social work duties within and occasionally outside CMHT as required.
• Maintain accountability for professional decision-making and ensure practice standards are met.

The qualifications we accept are as follows:

• Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)
• BSc / BA Social Work (BSc/BASW)
• Masters in Social Work (MSW)
• Social Work Degree Apprenticeship (SWDA)
• Equivalent overseas qualification
• Registration with Social Work England.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with adults with mental health needs (CMHT or related setting preferred).
• Experience applying relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary settings.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and care planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across agencies.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads.
• Understanding of recovery-based practice.
• Ability to uphold safeguarding responsibilities.
• Additional Requirements
• Valid full UK driving licence and ability to travel efficiently for work purposes.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work.

We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP

About BCP Council

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.

Our Benefits

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)

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DBS

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 Role Profile for more details.