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🌟 Social Worker – Children in Care Team
📍 Location: Bournemouth (BCP Council)
💰 Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour Imclusive or £34PAYE Exclusive 
📅 Contract: Full-time
🚗 Essential Car User – Must have access to own vehicle
🏢 Office-Based – Minimum 3 Days per Week
BCP Council’s Children in Care Team is seeking an experienced and dedicated Level 3 Social Worker to join a high-performing service that is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people in care.
🔹 About the Role: The ideal candidate will bring compassion, resilience, and a strong track record in supporting children in the care system. You will carry a manageable caseload, receive monthly supervision, and be part of a team with high morale within a ‘Good’-rated local authority.
🔹 Requirements:
  • Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience within a statutory English Local Authority, as per DfE requirements for Level 3 roles.
  • Confident in completing high-quality assessments and care planning.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Registered with Social Work England.
  • Must be able to commit to 3 days per week in the office (BCP area).
  • Essential car user – access to own car required.
🔹 Offer:
  • £39.04 per hour
  • Full-time contract
  • Strong team support with regular supervision
  • Real opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives
💼 Apply Now:
Passionate about improving outcomes for children in care? We welcome CVs from experienced and committed social workers ready to make a positive difference.
Please note: Only candidates who can commit to the office-based requirement and have access to their own car will be considered.

Email Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or Call 01772 208964