Senior Social Worker - Family Safeguarding £48 Per Hour

Senior Social Worker – Family Safeguarding

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP)

Up to £48 per hour + Travel Allowance

Full Time | Hybrid Working | Family Safeguarding Team

We’re working with Bournemouth Council (BCP) to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker for their Family Safeguarding Team. If you’ve got solid experience working across Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children cases, this could be a brilliant opportunity to take the next step in your locum career.

Your role:

Hold a complex caseload across CIN, CP, and LAC pathways

Work within the Family Safeguarding model, promoting strength-based practice and multi-agency collaboration

Chair core groups, strategy discussions and contribute to court work where required

Champion the voice of the child in all aspects of assessment and planning

Support and mentor less experienced staff where needed

What you need:

Social Work England registration

Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s services

Proven work across CIN, CP and/or LAC

Access to your own vehicle and a valid UK driving license

Why join BCP?

Competitive hourly rate – up to £48 per hour

Travel allowance available

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive and progressive team culture

Beautiful coastal location if you do visit the office!

To apply or find out more, get in touch with me directly:

Josh Da Costa ,

We also offer a £500 referral bonus, so if you know a great locum who might be interested, send them our way