1 x Full Time Permanent Consultant Social Worker
1 x Part Time (18.5 hours) Permanent Consultant Social Worker.
Located at Bristol North, Ridingleaze Office Office.
An opportunity has arisen to lead a Social Work Unit in the Bristol North area of Bristol.
As a children’s social care service there has been ongoing change with the aim of putting excellent practice at the heart of our service. Key developments include implementing the Signs of Safety methodology across our safeguarding and early help services and increasing the social work capacity within the Unit model of working to reduce workloads and improve practice.
We aim to ensure our systemic approach to service delivery provides the conditions for excellent practice where social workers feel valued.
The Consultant Social Worker role leads and manages a team of 5 staff providing guidance, direction, and innovation to develop the practice and performance and resilience of staff within the Unit and to shape children’s social work in Bristol.
The role actively plans for safety, stability and permanency for children and young people using a child centred systemic approach.
You will provide individual supervision to Unit staff and direct and evaluate cases and individual work using the key concepts of Systemic Practice and the Signs of Safety methodology within the Bristol Children’s Service model. Working with colleagues, carers, young people, and multi-agencies in partnership to deliver proportionate intervention and support to families who are experiencing significant problems.
You should have experience in leading and communicating within a team and contribute to the continuous development of the skills of the team whilst working under the direction of the Service Manager on complex / high risk decision making. The management team is experienced and stable and can provide direction and support to any manager joining the service.
The challenges of being part of part of innovative practice will require motivation imagination and enthusiasm, as well as a strong commitment to children’s safety and welfare.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Service Manager Amanda Bryan Amanda.bryan@bristol.gov.uk or Deputy SM Louise Jenner -louise.jenner@bristol.gov.uk
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. Appointments will be made on merit.
