AddressSocial Worker - Specialist Services for Disabled Children x3
Job Description: 2x Permanent, Full Time
1x Permanent, Part Time (18.5 hours per week)
About Us: Join our established Social Work Team working closely with family support workers, social care practitioners, and OTs to provide vital support to Disabled Children and their families.
We welcome applications from both newly qualified Social Workers and experienced professionals. Click here to find out more about the incredible work we do!
Child protection, Children in need assessments and planning, children in foster care and residential placements are just some of the processes covered in our service. The work is varied, interesting and sometimes challenging but can be very rewarding.
Role Highlights:
- Conduct Section 17 assessments to support families caring for Disabled Children.
- Identify and address safeguarding concerns with management support.
- Collaborate with professionals from health, education, and voluntary organizations.
- Work with children from birth to eighteen.
The Disabled Children Service operates city-wide, setting high standards for our workforce. We provide tailored support to help workers progress at their own pace.
Our systemic approach, using Signs of Safety, identifies family strengths, fostering sustainable changes and reducing the need for statutory intervention, ensuring children's safety within their family network.
About You:
- Registered Social Worker with Social Work England/ASYE.
- Desire to improve outcomes for Disabled Children and their families.
- Interest in working in a specialist social work area, contributing to EHCPs, Mental Capacity assessments, and transition planning.
- High standards for achieving the best possible outcomes for families.
Why Choose Bristol City Council?
- Supportive work environment
- Generous rewards package including flexible working and Local Government Pension scheme.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Find out more about the amazing work we do here!
Why Bristol?
- Fast Paced and Dynamic: Join a vibrant and fast-paced environment that thrives on innovation and collaboration.
- City of Hope :Explore our short film, "City of Hope – We Are Bristol," to gain insights into our vibrant city and diverse populations.
Testimonial from a Current Team Member:
“I have been a Social Worker in Disabled Children and Specialist Services for around 3 years. The role is both challenging and rewarding, offering opportunities for long-term relationship-building and shorter-term interventions. Our team is supportive, and there are ongoing training and development opportunities.”
Application Process: As we have multiple vacancies, applications will be reviewed fortnightly, with a focus on the 14th and 28th of each month. Please apply at your earliest convenience.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Emma Hood emma.hood@bristol@gov.uk
Discover more about Children and Families Social Work on our recruitment site here.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £34,834.00-£43,421.00 per year
