Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children in Care Team

BCP Council; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension

Relocation scheme (subject to approval

Full induction and Practice Education

Regular supervision and manageable cas

Flexible working in refurbished office

Job summary

BCP Council is recruiting for a permanent social work post in our Safeguarding and Early Help department. You will work with Children in Care Teams to develop care plans, collaborating with carers, families and partner agencies to secure the best outcomes for around 500 children and care-experienced young adults.

This frontline safeguarding role requires registration with Social Work England, mentoring experience and willingness to travel across the area.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex referrals and high caseloads.
• Strong analytical, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
• Reflective, proactive and resilient approach to safeguarding work.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain care plans that meet each child's needs.
• Collaborate with carers, families and agencies on children's care and support.
• Ensure each child in care receives the best possible care.
• Travel across the BCP area for required duties.

Skills

Managing complex referrals

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

A permanent social work post in one of four Children in Care Teams within BCP Council's Safeguarding and Early Help department, at Level 2 or 3. The work centres on care plans for children in care, built with carers, families and agencies, for a corporate parent of around 500 children and care-experienced young adults. Frontline safeguarding experience, mentoring and travel across the area are all expected. Only applicants with existing UK right to work can be considered, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Create and maintain care plans that meet each child's needs
• Collaborate with carers, families and agencies on children's care and support
• Ensure each child in care receives the best possible care

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Social Work England registration

Experience

• Significant experience in frontline safeguarding social work
• Experience mentoring less experienced staff or students

Skills & knowledge

• Managing complex referrals and casework
• Strong analytical, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
• Reflective, proactive and resilient approach

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check at the appropriate level
• Existing right to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Willingness to undertake Practice Education training if not already qualified
• Travel across the BCP area

What’s offered

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising after 2 years' service
• Local Government Pension
• Full induction and Practice Fundamentals support
• Career progression and learning opportunities
• Manageable caseloads and regular supervision
• Flexible working in refurbished offices across the area
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Relocation scheme, subject to approval