About The Team
We are an innovative Local Authority focused on therapeutic assessment and support for children. The team operates within the Care Outcomes Service and includes team managers, senior practitioners, qualified professional social workers, family support practitioners, occupational therapists and administrative staff.
About The Role
As a qualified Social Worker on the Disabled Children’s Team, you will respond to, coordinate and deliver a range of social care services for disabled children and their families in Bath and North East Somerset. You will work in partnership with colleagues across health, education and support services to respond effectively to the needs of children, young people and families.
About You
You will manage your own caseload of children and families with complex needs, analyse information, write professional assessments and reports, and present evidence verbally. You should bring strong organisational and prioritisation skills, a commitment to teamwork, and a specific interest in supporting vulnerable children.
You Can Expect
- A comprehensive induction
- Managed caseload
- Regular supervision (minimum monthly one‑to‑one and reflective supervision)
- Monthly Peer Circles to share practice with social workers across the teams
- Extensive training opportunities – SARI workshops, a 6‑month Systemic Practice training, attachment‑based workshops and trauma‑informed workshops
- Excellent administrative support with two admin staff
- Tri‑annual Social Work Conferences with guest speakers
- Paid renewal of the Social Work England membership
- Access to Research in Practice
- Laptop and iPhone to support flexible working and work‑life balance
- Relocation payments available
- A stable and committed team with low agency worker rates and low vacancy rates
- Recognition of good practice through a quarterly newsletter
To Apply You Will Have
- A relevant social work qualification
- Knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings governing children’s services
- Knowledge of theory and practice applicable to social work
- IT skills to operate standard electronic systems
- Passion, commitment and motivation to support vulnerable families
- Ideally, experience of safeguarding children and/or working with children with a disability
Application Process
To apply, please contact Claire Llewellyn at Claire_Llewellyn@bathnes.gov.uk. No agencies please.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand; we advise interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
EEO Statement
We are a Disability Confident Employer and are 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.
All relevant legal obligations are met, and the Council is committed to protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. Anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with or without barred list checks.
Contact Details:
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL Recruitment Team
