Job Description
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council\n\nSocial Worker – Court and PLO Team\n\nPay Rate: £38 per hour\n\nHours: 37 hours per week\n\nContract: Locum\n\nAbout the Role\n\nBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Court and PLO Team. This role focuses on managing cases within care proceedings and pre-proceedings, requiring strong analytical skills, confident court work, and effective multi-agency collaboration.\n\nYou will work closely with legal services, families, and partner agencies to ensure robust evidence-based decision-making and timely progression of cases through the court process.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nManage cases within Public Law Outline (PLO) and care proceedings.\n\t\nPrepare high-quality statements, assessments, and care plans for court.\n\t\nUndertake direct work with children and families as part of court-directed planning.\n\t\nWork collaboratively with legal services, guardians, and partner agencies.\n\t\nAttend court hearings and professionals’ meetings as required.\n\t\nMaintain accurate and timely case recording in line with statutory guidance...