Social Worker - Full time - Permanent - Level 1

BCP Council; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

BCP Council is seeking a Social Worker (Level 1) for the Adult Learning Disability Service at Hillcrest. The role is full-time, 37 hours, permanent, with a starting salary of £40,444. The team operates in an integrated, supportive environment with hybrid and flexible working options.

Applicants should have recent social care experience, be able to work with people with learning disability, and hold a social work qualification. A driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a social care setting with direct contact with the public.
• ASYE support available for newly qualified workers.
• Experience with people with learning disability desired.
• Understanding of social and legal context of social care services.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive work focusing on the needs of BCP residents over 18.
• Support Carers and undertake comprehensive Carers work.
• Enable independence through strength-based, self-directed support and monitoring.
• Work across Hillcrest and other BCP locations with home working where appropriate.
• Visit BCP ordinary residents in various settings and potentially across the country.

Skills

Excellent communication

Driving licence

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

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Social Worker - Full time - Permanent - Level 1

Dynamics Position No. and Role Profile Code 102817

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Hillcrest

Closing Date:

05/11/2026

Job Category:

Social Care / Health

Business Unit:

Adult Social Care

Job Introduction

Full-time Level 1 Social Worker Post, Adult Learning Disability Service

Starting salary for this role is £40,444 (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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Qualified Social Workers to join our busy team within the Integrated Learning Disability Service across BCP locality. We have a full-time 37 hours role available. As an integrated team, we are co-located with staff from Dorset Healthcare.

We are a supportive and collaborative Integrated team. We celebrate and share good practice and will give you the training and development you need to excel. We are committed to supporting your continual professional development. We prioritise support, learning, development, and wellbeing across our workforce with a strengths-based approach.

We offer hybrid and flexible working that supports a healthy work-life balance.

You’ll find a challenging and highly rewarding career with us, where you’ll have every opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

An opportunity to learn and expand your knowledge when working with adults and young people with a Learning Disability.

What we’re looking for:

Applicants must have recent experience of working in a social care setting that involves direct contact with members of the public. We are able to support newly qualified workers who need to undertake their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment. (ASYE). Also, to have experience of working with people with a learning disability and/or be passionate about improving the lives of people with a learning disability.

You will need anunderstanding of the social and legal context within which social care services are delivered.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, advocating for adults to assist them to achieve their outcomes, including signposting and providing information and guidance.

To hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car.

What you can expect to be doing:

You will undertaking comprehensive work focusing on the needs of BCP residents over the age of 18.

You will support Carers and undertake comprehensive Carers work and identify the impact this is having on their lives.

You will support and enable people to minimise dependence and maximise independence through strength based, self-directed support, commissioning, monitoring, and reviewing to meet the individuals’ assessed needs.

When you join this team, our main office is Hillcrest - Slades Farm, but you may be needed to work from, Delphwood - Canford Heath, or Christchurch local office. You will have the ability to work flexibly across locations in the BCP area combined with home working.

You will be responsible for a workload which will entail visiting BCP ordinary residents within various settings, and potentially throughout the country.

Our Team:

We are a community-based team that supports adults across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. As an integrated team we have colleagues from a variety of professions, all working towards the same goal to maximise independence and enable people to lead the best life they can.

The team has a range of Social Care experience including Qualified Social Workers, newly qualified ASYE Social Workers and experienced Social Care staff.

Interview dates:

Interviews will be held in person at Hillcrest, Slades Farm Road, BH10 4EU on the 12th and 16th November 2026.

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.

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.

Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you

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.