Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) in Bournemouth

Starting salary for this role is £39,152 (pro rata for part-time colleagues). This role sits within a well-defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception, all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation.

BCP Council is looking for dedicated and compassionate newly qualified Social Workers to join our ASYE programme in Children’s Services. We are proud to have achieved a GOOD rating from Ofsted, recognising our commitment to providing excellent care and support for children and families. At BCP, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to continuing building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

If you are reflective, pro-active and resilient, have the desire to make a real difference and ensure children and their voices are at the heart of everything you do, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council could be the place for you. We are seeking graduates with experience of working with children, young people and families, ideally in a final statutory placement, who want to extend their knowledge and skills to meet the Practice Standards for Child and Family Social Workers.

We currently have vacancies in teams across children’s social care and welcome applications from final year social work students about to qualify, or those who have qualified within the last 2 years who have not yet completed their assessed year of employment (ASYE). Your salary at the point of recruitment will be £39,152 p.a.

Our BCP Council ASYE programme provides a year of support and learning designed to enable you to build the very best foundations for your future career in front line social work with vulnerable children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

As part of the programme each newly qualified social worker can expect:

• A comprehensive Induction prior
• Mentoring from an allocated ASYE Assessor who is an experienced social worker to support your growth during this assessed year.
• A reduced caseload to reflect your level of learning
• 12 protected study days over the course of the year
• Monthly group learning and development days
• Monthly reflective supervision (fortnightly for the first 6 weeks) in addition to management supervision
• Co-allocations with experienced practitioners and shadowing opportunities

For more information on NQSW ASYE Department for Education, please see here.

For an informal discussion please contact: Hayley Heasford, Consultant Social Worker at hayley.heasford2@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Dates for Interviews: 20th April, 23rd April and 29th April 2026.

Please note we are currently looking for candidates who have full permission to work in the UK as we are unable to provide sponsorship visas.

At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work. We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

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.

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.