Social worker

Social Worker - Children Families * Job reference: VAC(phone number removed) * Location: Bristol * Salary: Experienced Social Worker BG12 GBP44,428.00 - GBP47,420.00 * Contractual hours: 37 * Basis: Full time Recent Pay Increase! Join our Amazing Team at Bristol City Council - Children Families Social Worker Positions Available! Qualified Social Workers only to apply 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 flexible working, competitive pay, an exceptional Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. Explore more about our benefits on our social work microsite here * 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 #39;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 #39;s positive learning culture. Why Bristol? * Fast Paced and Dynamic: Join a vibrant and fast-paced environment that thrives on innovation and collaboration. middot; City of Hope: Explore our short film, We Are Bristol Now to gain insights into our vibrant city and diverse populations. How to Apply: middot; 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 #39;ll work to match you with the perfect opportunity. Contact Us: For more information or to discuss opportunities, contact Katrina Murphy, Area Manager South, or Anne Farmer, Area Manager East/Central. 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. Closing date: 30 April 2024