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Starting salary for this role is £44,075 or £48,226 (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.

Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.

Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.

Level 2-3 Qualified Social Workers – Long Term Conditions Teams

(Social Worker posts in our other teams are advertised separately)

Hours: Full time 37 hours - Permanent

Location: Various vacancies due to promotions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Salary ranges from £44,075 for Level 2 and from £48,226 for Level 3 depending upon the level of experience you may have.

We have the last few vacancies in our long-term condition’s teams across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole working alongside adults aged 18 and over.

Join Our Dynamic Long Term Conditions Teams!

Are you a passionate and qualified social worker looking to make a real difference? We have the last few opportunities to join our Long-Term Conditionsteams across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We are looking for the experienced social worker, who are keen to help us empower adults living with long-term conditions to live a good life.

Why Join Us?

• We take a Person-Centred Approach: We focus on fulfilling lives, empowering individuals to live the life that matters to them.
• We have a Variety of Work: Develop a broad range of skills, including rights-based practice, court work and safeguarding and seeing the difference made to people’s lives.
• We provide a Supportive Learning Culture: Thrive with help, advice, and support from managers and peers through huddles and peer reflection meetings.
• We Support your Career Development: Enjoy a culture of learning and great opportunities for continued professional development, including Research in Practice, strong links to our Bournemouth University and an internal colleague transfer offer for colleagues looking to develop skills in a different area of practice.
• We care about Wellbeing: We prioritize your work-life balance and ensure regular reflective and restorative supervision, as well as wellbeing support and our Employee Assistance Programme.

What You'll Do:

You will support people living with long-term conditions to live well in the community. You will do this by working alongside them, their carers’ and their families to understand what matters most, and what support is needed to help them live a safe and independent life.

Flexibility:

We have opportunities for full-time, part-time and flexible working. We have an agile hybrid working model with an element of home working, and flexible office spaces.

Apply Now:

We will be reviewing applications as received and will close the advert sooner than advertised if we receive too many applicants.

To apply, please read the Job Description and then complete the application form, evidencing how you meet our listed core essential criteria, including your social work qualification and registration number.

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 Oversees Qualification

If you are looking to return to social work reach to us to discuss how we can help.

Join us and be the difference in people's lives!

Talent Pool:

Where we have too many appointable candidates or no available vacancy at a particular level or in a particular team, if you agree, we will add your details to our Talent Pool and when a role becomes available, we’ll contact you to discuss this further.

Additional important information:

We can help with the re-registration process for those returning to social work. Please only apply if you are currently living in the UK and can evidence current and satisfactory right to work. You must also hold a valid full UK driving license, with access to your own car, or be able to travel efficiently (and sustainably where possible) to fulfil the needs of the role using public or other forms of transport.

For more information or if you have any questions, we would really like to hear from you, so please contact us at adultsocialcarerecruitment@bcpcouncil.gov.uk to arrange a conversation with one of our managers.

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, world-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

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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.