Job Introduction
Starting salary for this role is £31,537 (wef 1 April 2026)
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.
Full time Post, Adult Learning Disability Service
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a care manager to join our busy team within the Integrated Learning Disability Team across BCP locality. We have a full-time role available. Do you have NVQ II in social care? Are you looking for your next career opportunity?
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, and ideally an NVQ II.
If you are dedicated and passionate about ensuring people with a learning disability live the best possible lives this may be the opportunity for you.
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.
What you can expect to be doing:
You will be undertaking Assessments focusing on the needs of BCP residents over the age of 18.
You will support Carers and undertake Carers Assessments and identify the impact this is having on their lives.
When you join this team, you will mainly be based at Hillcrest BH10 4EU but can also work at times at Delphwood, BH17 8WG, and Christchurch local office BH23 2GS, with the ability to work flexibly across locations in the BCP area combined along with home working.
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.
You will be responsible for a workload which will entail visiting BCP residents within various settings.
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 unqualified Social Care staff.
Interview dates:
Interviews will be held in person at Hillcrest, Slades Farm Road, BH10 4EU on Tuesday 21st April 2026.
For an informal discussion please contact Annette Ivey, Jane Pearce, Marie King or Emma Spicer on 01202 611880
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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
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)
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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
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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