Children''s Social Workers - Level 2/3 - PLO and Court Team Salary BCP Band I (SCP 28-31) £39,152 - £41,771 per annum pro rata, plus £4,234 per annum and Band J (SCP 32-35) - £42,839 - £46,142 per annum, plus £5,719 contractual supplement per annum This is what our current workforce say about working for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) in Dorset. "As for a social worker, there is career progression that is encouraged within BCP and it''s a a very rewarding job and something that I absolutely love" "It''s a lovely place to come and live and work. So if if you''re not from the local area, come down to Dorset. It''s a wonderful county and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are vibrant, busy urban areas right on the sea front" "I''ve never felt so supported" About our team: BCP Council Children''s Services have 2 specialist PLO and Court Teams which are made up of 1 Team Manager, 1 Assistant Team Manager, 7 social workers and 1 Family Practitioner. The teams are co located alongside the other Children''s services teams at the Civic Centre Bournemouth, but work flexibly across the BCP area. Families are presented at Legal Gateway panel by the Assessment service or Children and Families First teams to consider if the threshold for pre-proceedings is met and to devise a plan of support to the family. If threshold is met, the family are invited to a formal meeting (PLO meeting) with their legal representation to hear the concerns and collaborate on an ..... full job details .....