Qualified Social Worker|Looked After Children team |Bournemouth| £38ph

Tripod Partners; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care support organization in Bournemouth is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join the Looked After Children Team. The role involves managing a varied caseload, ensuring children receive high-quality support, and complying with legislation. The ideal candidate will have a social work qualification and experience in child services. Benefits include a dedicated consultant and prompt payroll.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to various jobs across the UK

Prompt and reliable payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

£500 referral fees

Qualifications

• Experience as a Qualified Social Worker with children in care.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Strong ability to build relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of children in care.
• Undertake statutory visits and care planning.
• Prepare analytical reports for reviews and court.

Skills

Child-focused approach

Strong communication skills

Case management

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Bournemouth - Looked After Children Team - Social Worker - £38ph

• Position: Qualified Social Worker
• Salary: £38 per hour
• Location: Bournemouth
• Contract: Temporary

Make a lasting difference in the lives of children in care.

Bournemouth is looking for an experienced and committed Social Worker to join the Looked After Children (LAC) Team. This is an opportunity to work within a supportive, child-focused service, ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and young people in care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of children in care, ensuring they receive high-quality, consistent support.
• Undertake statutory visits, care planning, reviews, and life-story work.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Ensure all work complies with legislation, guidance, and best practice standards.
• Prepare clear, analytical reports for Looked After Reviews and Court when required.

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fees

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or [e-mail]