Social Worker Children in Care

Frontier Consulting

📍 Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

Full-time community-and-social-service

Job Description

About the Role

As part of one of our four Children in Care Teams, you’ll work alongside dedicated colleagues to ensure every child receives the best possible care. You’ll collaborate with carers, families, and agencies to create and maintain care plans that truly meet each child’s needs.

You'll be joining a local authority that is the corporate parent to around 500 children and young people, including care-experienced young adults aged 18–25. Your work will have a direct impact on their lives and futures.

What We’re Looking For

* Significant experience in frontline safeguarding social work

* Ability to manage complex referrals and casework

* Strong analytical, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills

* Experience mentoring less experienced staff or students

* Commitment to continuous professional development

* Willingness to undertake Practice Education training if not already qualified

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