Social Worker

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Bristol seeks a full-time Social Worker to join their Through Care Service. The ideal candidate will support children and young people aged 0-25 through their care journey. Qualifications include a social work qualification and skills in trauma-informed practice. This role offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for career progression within social care.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with experience in children's services.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals.
• Strong communication skills to engage with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0-25 through their journey in care.
• Maintain up-to-date records and care plans for children.
• Work with children in various care settings like foster homes.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Creative problem-solving

Collaborative working

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference VAC007519. Date posted 03/10/2025. Application closing date 19/10/2025. Location B Bond - West Wing Smeaton Road Hotwells Bristol BS1 6XN. Salary BG12: £42,839 - £46,142. Package Blank. Contractual hours 37. Basis Full time. Job category/type Social Care.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time permanent social worker to join the Through Care Service.
Please note you require a social work qualification to apply for this role.

The Through Care Service supports children and young people aged 0-25 and their families, through their journey in care and as care leavers. We are made up of two services, a post 16 service which supports children entering care at 16 and 17, our unaccompanied children and care leavers and a service for children in care up to 18.

We are based at B Bond in an open plan office overlooking the river and Ashton Court. We have high aspirations for our children and are committed to providing services to achieve the best possible outcomes.

In our last Ofsted inspection we received GOOD for both our children in care and our care leaver services. A quote from the report:
Children’s social workers visit them on a regular basis. They make determined efforts to get to know children. Social workers take time to understand children’s wishes and feelings.

You will work with around 18 children in a co-productive approach with the children, professionals, families, and carers to support them to have the best opportunities.

You will keep up to date records which will help your children understand their journey into and through care.

You will ensure that they have the networks to support them during childhood and into adulthood and write care and pathway plans that are aspirational and meet need in a timely way.

You will work with children who are being cared for in foster homes, children’s homes and children in semi-independent accommodation.

The work can be reactive and fast paced and you will need to be trauma informed and creative in response.

The role is diverse, and you will need the ability to work on your own, support the multi-agency network to hold risk, chair meetings relating to your children and have the skills to challenge constructively.

We will support you through the career progression pathway and you will have opportunities to become involved in projects and areas of interest to support this.

In Through Care we recognise the importance of the child’s whole network in building security and safety.

We believe coming into care is an extension of the network our children already have, and a large piece of our work is to support and maintain this with a view to reunifying our children with their families if and when it is safe to do so.

We are creative in our approach to be certain we meet the needs of our children. Our practice is underpinned by signs of safety and we encourage a systemic and reflective approach.

You cannot underestimate how important you are to a child in care and the difference you can really make.

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.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process.