At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families in need, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Company: Bristol City Council, dedicated to improving lives in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, excellent pension scheme, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a vibrant, diverse team with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while receiving strong support from your team.
- Qualifications: Must be a Qualified Registered Social Worker.
The predicted salary is between 39862 - 50269 £ per year.
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job reference: VAC005934
Date posted: 04/11/2024
Application closing date: Blank
Location: Various Locations
Salary: Social Worker BG11 £39,862 to BG13: £50,269 Pro Rata
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: Social Care
Children & Families Experienced Social Worker and Senior Social Worker Positions Available - Recent Pay Increase. (You must be a Qualified Registered Social Worker to apply for this role)
Be part of something special in Bristol. “Workforce morale is high. Practitioners ‘love’ working for Bristol and feel highly supported by their managers. All practitioners, regardless of their length of time working for Bristol, feel valued and enabled to make a positive difference in improving the lives of vulnerable children.” Ofsted 2026.
Do you have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children and families? Are you seeking continuous, wrap-around support from managers to encourage your growth and success? If so, consider joining our dedicated and supportive service, where you can contribute to positively influencing the lives of children and families.
The Role: As a dedicated social worker, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential support and intervention for families in CiN, CP and Court processes. Your responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking statutory duties for children and families in need or in need of protection.
- Collaborating with families to meet assessed needs and support safety planning.
- Facilitating changes and implementing permanence plans when necessary.
- Working towards positive outcomes for children and families.
What We Offer:
- Generous Rewards: Enjoy a competitive rewards package, featuring competitive pay, an exceptional Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.
- Unrivalled Career Development: Join an innovative and forward‑looking organisation with an excellent training and progression program tailored for social workers.
- Ongoing Support: Experience a supportive work environment with a manager-to-social-worker ratio of 1:3, offering support and guidance to help you thrive in your new role.
Why Join Us:
- Inspiring Culture: An independent review highlighted our robust practice culture dedicated to facilitating effective changes within families. Our staff are highly dedicated to the well‑being of Bristol's children and families.
- Supportive Environment: Enjoy a work environment that values support, with high levels of satisfaction reported in supervision (90%), good support from managers in complex situations (95%), and ready access to management support (98%).
- Learning Culture: Be a part of a team that values continuous improvement, with a 94% belief in Bristol's positive learning culture.
Why Bristol? Fast Paced and Dynamic: Join a vibrant and fast‑paced environment that thrives on innovation and collaboration.
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey, click the apply button below. Specify your area of interest in the application form, and we'll work to match you with the perfect opportunity.
Contact Us: For more information or to discuss opportunities, contact Katrina Murphy, Area Manager South, at 0117 3574949 / 07795091412 or Anne Farmer, Area Manager East/Central, at 0117 9036785.
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. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic and disabled candidates who are currently under‑represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
