Job Introduction
Qualified Social Worker
Hours: Full time (37 hours)
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £36,648 - £43,421 (subject to experience)
£44,428 - £47,420 for Approved Mental Health Professionals
We are currently recruiting to our Older Persons Community Mental Health Team where there is one full-time vacancy for a Level 3 Social Worker/AMHP.
Please be advised that we are unable to accept applications from newly qualified Social Workers (NQSW) for this post.
Joining Our Team
BCP Council has a number of Social Work teams that operate across all specialist areas, including Adults and Older People’s Mental Health, Preparing for Adulthood Services, Learning Disability Services, Autism services, Forensic, Assertive Outreach and Community Rehabilitation Teams. Given the nature of this role it is a requirement for applicants to hold the necessary professional qualification, and registration to practice as a Social Worker in the UK through Social Work England.
The successful candidate will need to have demonstrable experience in working within a specialist service with knowledge of application of the Care Act.
We are committed to working within a strengths-based model and as such continue to work within the principles of Fulfilling Lives in meeting our duties within the Care Act.
There is a commitment from the team, and management, to individual wellbeing and we offer a number of opportunities to support development such as high-quality reflective supervision and peer reflection.
An enthusiastic and motivated professional is sought, who can work autonomously, and as part of the team, whilst contributing proactively to the development of the service and meeting the core objectives of BCP Council, meeting the demands of the older population within a defined geographical area. This is a single full-time vacancy based within an Older Persons Community Mental Health Team (OPCMHT). This team benefits from the active involvement of a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Clinical Team Leader, Social Work Team Manager, Community Mental Health Nurses, a Support Time Recovery Worker, and administration support. This post is open to applicants with a demonstrable history of working as a Social Worker at a level 2, and keen to move into a more autonomous role, or those already practicing at a level 3. The requisite Qualifications and demonstrable experience in practice as a BIA and a Safeguarding Practitioner is essential for this role. An AMHP qualification is preferable, but not essential, as the successful applicant will have an opportunity to work towards this qualification under the sponsorship of BCP Council if successful.
What You Can Expect to be Doing
As our colleagues professionally grow, we have opportunities across our teams. We are currently looking for new colleagues to join us in our Teams supporting people living with long term conditions to live inclusively in the community, alongside supporting their carers, children and families.
You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of skilled and experienced professionals carrying out holistic, assessments of need and support, coupled with care and support planning and reviewing packages of care.
Flexibility
We can offer opportunities for flexible working such as part-time or compressed hours (though you may need to work some unsocial hours, depending on your contract), and can consider the best location for you as we have hubs across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We also support an element of home working as part of our agile hybrid model.
Talent Pool
Where we have too many short listable candidates for a role, or no available vacancy at a particular level or in a particular team, we will add your details to our Talent Pool and when a role becomes available, we’ll contact you to arrange an interview.
Applications
Applications will be reviewed as and when received, you do not need to wait until the closing date. 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 (must be validated by Social Work England)
Additional Information
Please only apply for this post if you are currently living in the UK and can evidence current and satisfactory right to work. We are not currently supporting applicants that require a work visa or sponsorship to practice in the UK. 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 howard.lewis@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or paul.hopkins@bcpcouncil.gov.uk to arrange a conversation.
Successful applicants will be notified within 2 weeks if they have been invited to attend an interview. Unfortunately, we are unable to inform applicants when an interview is not offered.
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
We offer an excellent benefits package, for further details please click here
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024 or early 2025.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment and values. 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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