Full time and Part Time Social Worker Learning Disabilities - 37 hours and 27.5 hours per week

Job Introduction

From 1 December 2025 the pay range for this role will be £38,220 – £53,460 Band 9 (pro rata for part time colleagues).   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 

Full time and Part time Posts, Adult Learning Disability Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Qualified Social Workers to join our busy team within the Integrated Learning Disability Service across BCP locality.  We have a full time 37 hours and Part time role 27.5 hours available.  As an integrated team, we are co-located with staff from Dorset Healthcare. 

We are a supportive and collaborative Integrated team.  We celebrate and share good practice and will give you the training and development you need to excel.  We are committed to supporting your continual professional development. We prioritise support, learning, development, and wellbeing across our workforce with a strengths-based approach.

We offer hybrid and flexible working that supports a healthy work-life balance.

You’ll find a challenging and highly rewarding career with us, where you’ll have every opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

An opportunity to learn and expand your knowledge when working with adults and young people with a Learning Disability.

What we’re looking for:

Applicants must have recent experience of working in a social care setting that involves direct contact with members of the public, and to have completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment. (ASYE)  Also, to have experience of working with people with a learning disability and/or be passionate about improving the lives of people with a learning disability. 

You will have an understanding of the social and legal context within which social care services are delivered.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, advocating for adults to assist them to achieve their outcomes, including signposting and providing information and guidance.

To hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car. 

What you can expect to be doing:

You will undertaking comprehensive work focusing on the needs of BCP residents over the age of 18.

You will support Carers and undertake comprehensive Carers work and identify the impact this is having on their lives.  

You will support and enable people to minimise dependence and maximise independence through strength based, self-directed support, commissioning, monitoring, and reviewing to meet the individuals’ assessed needs.

When you join this team, our main office is Hillcrest - Slades Farm, but you may be needed to work from, Delphwood - Canford Heath, or Christchurch local office.  You will have the ability to work flexibly across locations in the BCP area combined with home working. 

You will be responsible for a workload which will entail visiting BCP ordinary residents within various settings, and  potentially throughout the country. 

Our Team:

We are a community-based team that supports adults across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.  As an integrated team we have colleagues from a variety of professions, all working towards the same goal to maximise independence and enable people to lead the best life they can.

The team has a range of Social Care experience including Qualified Social Workers, newly qualified ASYE Social Workers and experienced Social Care staff.

Interview dates:

Interviews will be held in person at Hillcrest, Slades Farm Road, BH10 4EU on Tuesday 9th December 2025

For an informal discussion please contact Annette Ivey, Jane Pearce or Emma Spicer on 01202 611880

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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.

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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) 

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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.