Social Worker - Alternative Care Team in Keynsham

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. Temporary Secondment Cover (provisional end date 31/03/2027). Leaders and managers are committed advocates for children and promote a culture of direct work and engagement with children and families.

We offer our social workers a clear and exciting career pathway within our organisation; with workshops, training and ongoing support. Benefits include:

• An extensive training programme
• Paid Social Work England membership renewal
• Access to Research in Practice
• Laptops to promote flexible working

About the role: The Alternative Care Team supports foster carers, kinship carers, supported lodgings hosts and fostering families’ carers. You will be joining a dynamic team with an established track record of positive outcomes, where collaborative working with colleagues across the division and creative problem solving is a particular strength.

The post holder will manage their own caseload and be able to evidence a strong ability to analyse information. Applicants must be confident in writing professional assessments/reports as well as presenting their evidence verbally. Applicants need to have very strong organisational skills to manage and prioritise their work effectively and in a timely way.

You can expect: A comprehensive induction, a managed caseload, regular supervision, excellent administrative support and ongoing training.

About you: To apply you will have:

• A relevant social work qualification
• Knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings that governs children’s services
• Knowledge of theory and practice applicable to social work
• IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems

Interview date: TBC. No Agencies Please. Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.