Children''s Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Assessment Team

Children''s Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Assessment Team Salary Band I £37,938 - £40,476 p.a. plus £4,234 p.a. contractual supplement and Band J - £41,511 - £44,711 p.a. plus £5,719 contractual supplement p.a. Job Introduction This is what our current workforce say about working for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) in Dorset. "As for a social worker, there is career progression that is encouraged within BCP and it''s a a very rewarding job and something that I absolutely love" "It''s a lovely place to come and live and work. So if if you''re not from the local area, come down to Dorset. It''s a wonderful county and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are vibrant, busy urban areas right on the sea front" "I''ve never felt so supported" About our team: BCP Council Children''s Services have 4 Assessment Teams which are made up of 1 Team Manager, 1 Assistant Team Manager and 6 Social Workers. The teams are co located alongside the other Children''s services teams at the Civic Centre Bournemouth, but work flexibly across the BCP area. Our goal: Gaining an understanding of a child''s circumstances, within their family, in a short period of time, then developing and supporting a plan to make a positive difference. Good assessment work is vital for a good children''s service. Our work: The Assessment Team undertake an initial single assessment within a statutory timescale and continuous assessments from referral through to case closure. They facilitate family ..... full job details .....