Job Introduction
Starting salary for this role is £45,529 Level 2 and £49,817 Level 3 (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.
Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.
Level 2-3 Qualified Social Workers – Long Term Conditions Teams
(Social Worker posts in our other teams are advertised separately)
Hours: Full time 37 hours - Permanent
Location: Various vacancies due to promotions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Build a rewarding social work career by the coast
Join BCP Council and help adults with long-term conditions live safely, independently and on their own terms.
A role where excellent social work can make a visible difference
We are looking for experienced, qualified and Social Work England-registered social workers to join our Long-Term Conditions teams across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. You will work alongside adults aged 18 and over, their carers and families, using your professional judgement and strengths-based practice to understand what matters, build on existing networks and agree proportionate support. This is an opportunity to do purposeful work, develop your practice and be part of a service that values relationship-based social work.
Why choose BCP Council?
- Meaningful, person-led practice: Put people at the centre of assessment and planning, focus on their strengths and support them to achieve outcomes that matter in their everyday lives.
- Varied and professionally stretching work: Build expertise across Care Act practice, safeguarding, mental capacity, positive risk, rights-based work and court processes, supported by skilled colleagues and partner agencies.
- Support to do your best work: Benefit from approachable managers, regular reflective and restorative supervision, team huddles and peer-reflection spaces where good practice and professional curiosity are encouraged.
- Room to grow: Develop through continuing professional development, Research in Practice, links with Bournemouth University and internal opportunities to broaden your experience. BCP roles sit within defined pay bands, providing a clear framework for career progression.
- More than a salary: BCP Council’s employment offer includes access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, wellbeing and employee assistance support, staff discounts, learning opportunities and salary-sacrifice schemes, subject to the relevant terms and eligibility.
You will also work in a distinctive coastal area that brings together lively urban centres, established communities, beaches and green spaces. With services spanning Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, you can build broad local knowledge and work with a diverse range of people, communities and professional partners.
What you will do
You will support people living with long-term conditions to live well in the community. You will work collaboratively with their carers, families and wider networks. You will undertake strengths-based assessments, identify and manage risk, support proportionate care and support planning, and work with colleagues across health, housing, community and voluntary services. Throughout, you will champion people’s rights, choice, independence and inclusion while meeting your statutory and professional responsibilities.
Flexibility and wellbeing
We welcome conversations about full-time, part-time and flexible working. Our agile hybrid approach combines home working, where the role allows, with access to office hubs across the BCP area and time in the community. We want colleagues to have a sustainable work-life balance, feel valued and be able to excel in the services they provide.
Could this be your next move?
If you want to bring your experience to an ambitious, supportive council and make a tangible difference in a beautiful and varied part of the country, we would be pleased to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the advert may close early if there is a strong response.
Please read the Job Description before completing your application. Use your supporting information to show clearly how your experience meets the listed core essential criteria, and include details of your social work qualification and Social Work England registration number.
Accepted professional qualifications include:
- Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)
- BSc / BA Social Work (BSc/BASW)
- Masters in Social Work (MSW)
- Social Work Degree Apprenticeship (SWDA)
- Equivalent overseas qualification
Returning to social work? We would welcome a conversation about your experience and the support that may help you return to practice with confidence.
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.
Our Benefits
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.
Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at Employee benefits | Working for BCP
Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you
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DBS
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.
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