Job Introduction
From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role (Level 2 – 3) will be £42,839 – £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025 and pay protection will not apply.
Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 2 is a fixed amount of £4,234 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues)
From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £1,331 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues)
Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 3 is a fixed amount of £5,719 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues)
From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £3,249 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues)
Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary, and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council, in accordance with our Interim Salary Supplement policy, which will be replaced by the new Pay and Allowances policy being introduced on 1 December 2025.
You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure
Qualified Social Workers – Long Term Conditions Teams
(Social Worker posts in our other teams are advertised separately)
Hours: Full time (37 hours) and part-time roles available
Location: Various vacancies due to promotions across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Salary: £35,412 to £38,220
£47,181 to £50,269 for Approved Mental Health Professionals (where applicable)
We have the last few vacancies in our long-term condition’s teams across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole working alongside adults aged 18 and over.
Join Our Dynamic Long Term Conditions Teams!
Are you a passionate and qualified social worker looking to make a real difference? We have the last few opportunities to join our Long-Term Conditions teams across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. Whether you're experienced or newly qualified, we want you to help us empower adults living with long-term conditions to live a good life.
Why Join Us?
We take a Person-Centred Approach: We focus on fulfilling lives, empowering individuals to live the life that matters to them.
We have a Variety of Work: Develop a broad range of skills, including rights-based practice, court work and safeguarding and seeing the difference made to people’s lives.
We provide a Supportive Learning Culture: Thrive with help, advice, and support from managers and peers through huddles and peer reflection meetings.
We Support your Career Development: Enjoy a culture of learning and great opportunities for continued professional development, including Research in Practice, strong links to our Bournemouth University and an internal colleague transfer offer for colleagues looking to develop skills in a different area of practice.
We care about Wellbeing: We prioritize your work-life balance and ensure regular reflective and restorative supervision, as well as wellbeing support and our Employee Assistance Programme.
What You'll Do:
You will support people living with long-term conditions to live well in the community. You will do this by working alongside them, their carers’ and their families to understand what matters most, and what support is needed to help them live a safe and independent life.
Flexibility:
We have opportunities for full-time, part-time and flexible working. We have an agile hybrid working model with an element of home working, and flexible office spaces.
Apply Now:
We will be reviewing applications as received and will close the advert sooner than advertised if we receive too many applicants.
To apply, please read the Job Description and then complete the application form, evidencing how you meet our listed core essential criteria, including your social work qualification and registration number.
The qualifications we accept are as follows:
- Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)
- BSc / BA Social Work (BSc/BASW)
- Masters in Social Work (MSW)
- Social Work Degree Apprenticeship (SWDA)
- Equivalent Oversees Qualification
If you are looking to return to social work reach to us to discuss how we can help.
Join us and be the difference in people's lives!
Talent Pool:
Where we have too many appointable candidates or no available vacancy at a particular level or in a particular team, if you agree, we will add your details to our Talent Pool and when a role becomes available, we’ll contact you to discuss this further.
Additional important information:
We can help with the re-registration process for those returning to social work. Please only apply if you are currently living in the UK and can evidence current and satisfactory right to work. You must also hold a valid full UK driving license, with access to your own car, or be able to travel efficiently (and sustainably where possible) to fulfil the needs of the role using public or other forms of transport.
For more information or if you have any questions, we would really like to hear from you, so please contact us at adultsocialcarerecruitment@bcpcouncil.gov.uk to arrange a conversation with one of our managers.
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, word-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.
From 1 December 2025, we’re proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it’s flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we’re excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that’s evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities.
Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)
Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you
More About us | Working for BCP
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. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
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