Frontier Consulting (Tripod International)
Children's Assessment Social Worker
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We're hiring social workers and experienced social workers to join the Assessment Service!
Location: Dorset, Bournemouth
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Starting at £44,075 for social workers, and £48,226 for experienced social workers
Make a real difference in children’s lives. Join us at BCP Council.
We’re proud to have achieved a GOOD Ofsted rating (Dec 2024), and we’re on an exciting improvement journey. Now, we’re looking for experienced, passionate Social Workers to join our Assessment Teams and help us deliver outstanding care and support to the children and families who need us most.
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About the Role
As part of one of our four Assessment Teams, you’ll play a vital role in gaining a clear understanding of a child’s circumstances and developing plans that make a positive difference. Good assessment work is the foundation of a strong children’s service, and your expertise will help us deliver exactly that.
- You’ll undertake initial single assessments within statutory timescales and continuous assessments from referral through to case closure.
- You’ll also facilitate family network meetings to bring support networks together.
- Work from this team will either close, step down, or transfer to another team at an agreed time.
- Social workers sit in four pods with a four-weekly turnaround (the 20-day time limit on assessments).
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What We’re Looking For
- Significant experience in frontline safeguarding social work
- Ability to manage complex referrals and casework
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills
- Experience mentoring less experienced staff or students
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Willingness to undertake Practice Education training if not already qualified
You’ll also need to be able to travel across the BCP area.
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