2 jobs found in Poole

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Social Worker – Court and PLO Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Locum About the Role Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Court and PLO Team. This role focuses on managing cases within care proceedings and pre-proceedings, requiring strong analytical skills, confident court work, and effective multi-agency collaboration. You will work closely with legal services, families, and partner agencies to ensure robust evidence-based decision-making and timely progression of cases through the court process. Key Responsibilities Manage cases within Public Law Outline (PLO) and care proceedings. Prepare high-quality statements, assessments, and care plans for court. Undertake direct work with children and families as part of court-directed planning. Work collaboratively with legal services, guardians, and partner agencies. Attend court...

Join us as a Child Protection Social Worker and be part of our new way of working with families within the child protection space. Here in Dorset, we've been recognised for our fantastic work with children, young people, and families, by leading the Families First Partnership nationally. We have a strong emphasis on practitioner development with a variety of training on offer, including motivational interviewing, restorative practice, and strength-based approaches. Supervision is incredibly important to us with individual and group sessions regularly scheduled. As a service, we periodically come together at Partnership Workforce Events where we are encouraged to think creatively, query existing practices, and devise innovative approaches. Your wellbeing is a priority - you will find access to talking therapies, a network of Mental Health Champions, and workshops facilitated by our dedicated Employee Wellbeing Team. Join us in Dorset and make a real difference to the lives of...