Children''s Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Assessment Team Job Introduction 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 4 Assessment Teams which are made up of 1 Team Manager, 1 Assistant Team Manager and 6 Social Workers. The teams are co located alongside the other Children''s services teams at the Civic Centre Bournemouth, but work flexibly across the BCP area. Our goal: Gaining an understanding of a child''s circumstances, within their family, in a short period of time, then developing and supporting a plan to make a positive difference. Good assessment work is vital for a good children''s service. Our work: The Assessment Team undertake an initial single assessment within a statutory timescale and continuous assessments from referral through to case closure. They facilitate family network meetings to help to bring the family''s support network together. Work from this team will either close, step down or transfer to another team at an