Child in Need Keyworker x3

2x Full Time, Permanent
1x Part Time - 18.5hrs per week, Permanent 

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated applicants to work in our Neighbourhood Safeguarding teams as Child in Need Keyworkers.

These are new posts created as part of strengthening our services to families and young people in the East and Central Areas of Bristol.

You will need to have an understanding and experience of working with families that face a range of challenges including drug and alcohol misuse, poor mental health and domestic abuse.

You also need to evidence an understanding of multi-agency working combined with good communication and written skills.

East Central is a diverse area, and families often face additional barriers of discrimination as a result of their language and culture. An understanding of the impact of these barriers is central to the role.

You will hold a caseload of families which require assessment intervention and support using our key practice framework of signs of safety underpinned by Systemic Practice. Good organisational skills and interpersonal skills are also needed to make effective relationships with families, young people; often at challenging times in a family’s life.

Intervention and planning should be purposeful to create change and enable children to remain within their families and communities.

We offer a supportive environment with effective oversight, support and supervision through our managers and team. Opportunities for training and development and for those interested in pursuing a career in social work access to our Bristol Apprenticeship scheme is available.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Sharon Denner sharon.denner@bristol.gov.uk  

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.