Children & Families Social Worker

Bristol City Council – Children & Families Social Worker

Permanent, Full-time Contact

£40,221 - £47,420, Up to £8,000 Relocation allowance available

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families? Are you seeking continuous support from managers who are dedicated to your growth and success?

The Role:

As a Children & Families Social Worker, you will be at the heart of providing essential support and intervention for children and families in need. This includes working with children in need (CiN), child protection (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 change and implementing permanence plans when required.
• Working towards positive outcomes for children and families.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive rewards package
• Flexible working
• Exceptional Local Government Pension Scheme,
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Excellent training and progression programme tailored for social workers.
• Experience a supportive environment with a manager-to-social-worker ratio of 1:3, ensuring you receive the support and guidance needed to excel in your role.

Why Join Bristol:

• An independent review highlighted Bristol’s robust practice culture, which is dedicated to making effective changes within families. Staff are highly committed to the well-being of Bristol's children and families.
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy a work environment where support is paramount, with high levels of satisfaction reported in supervision (90%), strong support from managers in complex situations (95%), and easy access to management support (98%).
• Learning Culture: Be part of a team that values continuous improvement, with 94% of our staff believing in Bristol’s positive learning culture.

Why Bristol?

Fast-Paced and Dynamic: Thrive in a vibrant, fast-paced environment that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and making a real difference in children and families' lives.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV to jordan@sheldon-phillips.com or call 

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