Children & Families Social Worker – Safeguarding Expert

BCP Council; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Scheme

28 days annual leave

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BCP Council in Dorset is seeking experienced Social Workers (Level 2 & 3) to join the Children and Families First Teams in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. You will undertake safeguarding and longer-term interventions for families where risk is identified, supporting children in need, child protection plans, and those at early stages of being looked after.

You'll work with a restorative practice framework, focusing on co-production, safety planning, strong relationships with children, and

Qualifications

• Significant frontline safeguarding experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding is everyone’s business; provide longer-term intervention for families where level 4 support is needed.
• Work with families where children are assessed as in need or at risk of harm.
• Use a restorative practice framework to address and reduce risk, including safety planning and strong relationships with children.
• Focus on co-production, early permanence planning, and legal interventions when safety isn’t assured.

Skills

Frontline safeguarding

Complex referrals

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Professional development

Practice Education

Job description

BCP Council in Dorset is seeking experienced Social Workers (Level 2 & 3) to join the Children and Families First Teams in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. You will undertake safeguarding and longer-term interventions for families where risk is identified, supporting children in need, child protection plans, and those at early stages of being looked after.

You'll work with a restorative practice framework, focusing on co-production, safety planning, strong relationships with children, and