Children's Social Workers - Level 2​/CHAD Team

Social Workers (Level 2 &
3) – Child Health and Disability (CHAD) Team

Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP), Dorset

Salary: Competitive + Local Government Pension + Potential Relocation Scheme

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Make a real difference in children’s lives. Join us at BCP Council.

The Child Health and Disability (CHAD) Team is looking for an experienced social worker to undertake assessments, work with children in need, manage child protection plans, and support children in care. The team works closely with colleagues in health and SEND and undertakes its own court work in the family court and court of protection. We particularly value experience with children with disabilities and a wider understanding of neurodivergence, as well as experience or understanding of deprivation of liberty.

The role is full time and requires part of the week to be office based.

• Significant experience in social work
• 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

You’ll also need to be able to travel across the BCP area.

• Full induction & Practice Fundamentals support
• Clear career progression & excellent learning opportunities
• Manageable caseloads & regular supervision
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working arrangements in refurbished offices
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Relocation Scheme
• Staff network groups

If you’re reflective, proactive, resilient, and passionate about putting children’s voices at the heart of everything you do, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, contact Victoria Warren, Team Manager for CHAD Team at victo

Note:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with an existing right to work in the UK.

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.