Social Worker

Full Time, Permanent

We are a team of Social Workers, Child in Need Keyworkers and Family Support workers that work with and support Disabled Children and their families acrosse Bristol.

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker who has completed their ASYE to join our team and advocate for and improve outcomes for our disabled children. 

How we work:

The team works to Bristol's Systemic Practice Framework to contribute to the provision of good quality services.  We undertake a range of statutory duties in accordance with legislation relevant to children & their families who are in need. 

We work with connected persons and carers to provide specialist evidence-based interventions.   

There is opportunities for indidual team members to develop specialisms in practice & build understanding and skills when working with complex and specialist social work areas.

We ensure the highest of professional standards & maintain excellent current knowledge of relevant legislation regulation & practice methods, while contributing to the development of the team’s practice knowledge & service delivery. We do this through continuous training; resource development; supervision/support of social work students and/or apprentices; involvement in service development projects/research; and by building improved service partnerships with other relevant agencies.

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 more information or to discuss opportunities, contact: Raj Atwal, Team Manager – raj.atwal@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. 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.