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BCP Council Christchurch, Dorset
May 11, 2026
Full time
Children's Independent Reviewing Officer Salary £53,460 starting salary Job Introduction We're looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Children's Services are looking to recruit Independent Reviewing Officers/Child Protection Chairs who will help make a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with. We are proud to have achieved a GOOD Ofsted rating in December 2024 and have continued on a positive improvement journey throughout 2025/26. Children are at the heart of everything we do, and our relationship-based practice helps us to make positive and lasting changes in their lives and the lives of their families. If you would like to become part of a team who work collaboratively with children and young people to help shape our service and influence practice, this team is for you. We are looking for experienced IROs/Child Protection Chairs who strive to make sure that the voice of the child is central in all work undertaken, as well as ensuring safe, timely and individual needs led plans are in place for children. The role involves providing scrutiny, support, and challenge to the work of social work teams and making sure that care and protection plans are progressed in a timescale that meets the child's needs. You will need to have good communication skills and be able to engage productively with families and other professionals, as well as being able to robustly manage and chair case conferences and child in care meetings. This IRO post will hold a mixed work load of child protection and child in care work. You will be part of a team that is dedicated and committed to achieving good outcomes for children and providing an inclusive service. Our management team provide a robust induction that enables new staff to become familiar with BCP systems, policies, and procedures before work is allocated. Allocations are done on a gradual basis. A meeting with one of our Service Managers will take place on a weekly basis during the induction period to review progress and learning. Staff development, wellbeing, and work life balance is also a key focus for the management team who provide a supportive, nurturing and learning environment. We are looking for experienced Child Protection Chairs/IROs who have substantial experience in working within the child protection and child in care arena. You will need to be confident in chairing meetings and working with partner agencies. Most of all, you will need to be aspirational for all the children and young people you work with. All applicants need to be social work qualified and registered with Social Work England. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For an informal discussion please contact: Service Manager Laura Jones at or or Service Manager James Cannon at or . Shortlisting 4 June 2026 The interview date will be 19 June 2026. Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK. 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, word-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 link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP 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. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Independant Reviewing Officer and Child Protection Chair Role Profile.pdf
BCP Council Bournemouth, Dorset
May 11, 2026
Full time
Job Introduction Team Manager (Care Experienced Young People Team) 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. Why BCP? Our workforce says it best: "I've never felt so supported" "BCP is like one big family which is really rewarding" "You can do lots of different direct work with children - last year I even went crabbing with a family on the beach. It was amazing!" Check out this video: A day in the life of three social workers at BCP Council on Vimeo Job Introduction 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 BCP as a place to work and live: 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 over 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 are bold, confident, and proud of our organisation, our area and our future. 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 you 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 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 More About us Working for BCP 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. Please refer to the Role Profile for more details.
BCP Council Bournemouth, Dorset
May 11, 2026
Full time
Team Manager (Fostering Team) Salary £53,460 starting salary (pro rata for part-time colleagues) 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. Why BCP? Our workforce says it best: "I've never felt so supported" "BCP is like one big family which is really rewarding" "You can do lots of different direct work with children - last year I even went crabbing with a family on the beach. It was amazing!" Check out this video: A day in the life of three social workers at BCP Council on Vimeo Job Introduction: We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual who can lead with confidence, work collaboratively, and contribute to the continued development of the service. The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio including oversight of assessments, support, and specialist areas of work across the fostering service. You will work closely with colleagues and partners to ensure robust, creative and effective responses to the needs of children and foster carers. You will play a key role in maintaining strong practice oversight, ensuring high standards of safeguarding, and supporting carers to provide stable, nurturing environments for children. You will be part of a cohesive and supportive management team, working collectively to deliver a consistent and high-quality offer to our foster carers. 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. Key Experience and Skills: Experienced manager with an (ideally) strong track record in fostering and a sound understanding of the needs of children in care Ability to manage a varied portfolio, including assessment, support and specialist areas Demonstrates strong safeguarding oversight and confident decision-making Works collaboratively with colleagues, internal teams and wider partners Delivers effective operational oversight while supporting reflective, strengths-based social work Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands under pressure Confident operating in fast-paced, high-challenge environments Committed to supporting the wellbeing, performance and development of teams What we can offer you: Full induction , with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer 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 BCP as a place to work and live: 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 over 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 are bold, confident, and proud of our organisation, our area and our future. 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 you 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: Rubina Payne, Head of Service - Fostering, Kinship & Supported Lodgings at 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 More About us Working for BCP 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. Please refer to the Role Profile for more details.