Team Manager (Care Experienced Young People Team) in Bournemouth

Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP), Dorset

Salary: Competitive + Local Government Pension + Potential Relocation Scheme

Contract: Full‑time, Permanent

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 Children and Families First Teams and help us deliver outstanding care and support to the children and families who need us most.

We are looking for experienced Team Managers from within Children Social Care or aspiring senior Social Workers, with management and supervisory experience, to join our Children’s Social Work Teams and help us achieve our vision for all our children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council. You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector.

Across our Children’s Service Directorate, we have adopted a systemic approach to practice – ensuring children and their voices are at the heart of everything we do. You will ensure this approach is embedded as a core ethos within your teams. You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills and work effectively as part of a management team.

If you have a passion and desire for a particular area of social work, talk to us, we have vacancies across the service within specialist teams of Care Experienced Young People.

What We Can Offer You:

• Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer
• Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities
• Regular Supervision
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Relocation Scheme
• Staff network groups

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is brimming with prospects, positivity and pride. We are the tenth‑largest urban local authority in England and our communities are vibrant and diverse, with an outstanding quality of life. We are a globally recognised coastline of opportunity, with an outstanding 15 miles of beautiful, world‑renowned coastline, and have been awarded 21 Blue Flag or seaside awards. The area has excellent transport links with great rail and road connections nationally and to London and international flights from Bournemouth Airport.

We recognise that our people are the most important asset and by working for us you can play your part in making a difference to the lives and experiences of our children and young people. If you think this could be your next step and you are a registered social worker, we want you to join our team.

For an informal discussion about any of the roles above, please contact: Shan Searle, Service Manager Care Experienced Young People and Children in Care at Shan.Searle@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

We are currently looking for candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. To find out more about BCP Children’s Services and our offer to you please see our new BCP website Children's social care (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)

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. From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help.

For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP

About BCP Council: 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. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits:

A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council. At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at Employee benefits | Working for BCP

Be the difference – Join an organisation that values you.

DBS: 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.