Children & Families First Social Worker
Liquid Personnel is recruiting experienced Social Workers to join BCP Council's Children & Families First Team based in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, Dorset. Following a GOOD Ofsted rating, BCP Council continues its ambitious journey to provide outstanding support to children, young people, and families across the region.
Why Join BCP Council?
- Good Ofsted-rated Children's Services
- Manageable caseloads and regular supervision
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
- Flexible working arrangements
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Potential relocation package available
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme and staff support networks
About the Role
As a Social Worker within the Children & Families First Team, you will work with children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection Plans, supporting families where longer-term intervention is required to reduce risk and achieve sustainable positive outcomes.
The service adopts a restorative and relationship-based practice model, enabling practitioners to build meaningful relationships with children and families while delivering effective safeguarding and support interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children and families requiring ongoing support
- Complete high-quality assessments and care planning
- Undertake Child in Need, Child Protection, and statutory safeguarding work
- Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, and partner agencies
- Contribute to positive and sustainable outcomes for children and young people
- Ensure practice is compliant with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
Requirements
- Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
- Social Work England registration
- Significant frontline safeguarding experience within Children's Services
- Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Experience managing complex caseloads
- Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the BCP area
Why Dorset?
Enjoy an exceptional work-life balance with over 15 miles of award-winning coastline, vibrant communities, and beautiful countryside on your doorstep. BCP Council offers a supportive environment where social workers are valued, empowered, and encouraged to thrive.
Interested?
If you're passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that truly values your expertise.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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