At a Glance
- Tasks: Support foster carers and families while managing your own caseload.
- Company: Bath & North East Somerset Council dedicated to improving lives.
- Benefits: Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and excellent administrative support.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible working options.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Relevant social work qualification and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35892 £ per year.
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)
The Alternative Care Team supports foster carers, kinship carers, supported lodging 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
- Ongoing training
About You
- 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
Additional Information
Interview date: TBC. 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. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Contact Details:
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL Recruitment Team
