Social Worker - Court

Social Worker – Court & PLO Team
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | Pay up to £42 per hour | Locum

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council are seeking experienced locum Social Workers to join their Court & PLO Teams. These teams manage cases from the point of PLO through to placement order, offering a stable and structured working environment within a well-regarded local authority rated ‘Good’.

This is an excellent opportunity for social workers with a strong background in statutory children’s services to be part of a committed, high-performing team where morale is consistently positive, and supervision is regular and supportive.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage cases from the point of PLO through to placement order
• Undertake robust assessments and contribute to high-quality court reports
• Work closely with legal teams and partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for children
• Maintain manageable caseloads with regular monthly supervision
• Deliver consistent, high-standard practice in line with statutory guidance

What You’ll Need:

• Social Work England Registration
• Social Work Qualification
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience in a statutory English Local Authority (as per DfE requirements)
• Strong court and PLO experience
• Excellent communication, report-writing and assessment skills

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay: up to £42 per hour
• Manageable caseloads and monthly supervision
• Supportive management and high team morale
• Work within a ‘Good’ Local Authority environment

If you want to know more about this Social Worker – Court & PLO role in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips:
01635 226350
ccerussell@sheldon-phillips.com

And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (T&Cs apply)