Social Worker - Children In Care

TN United Kingdom; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join a dynamic Local Authority focused on providing tailored high-quality services. This role involves managing a caseload of children in care and working closely with various agencies to ensure the best outcomes for vulnerable families. With a strong ethos of child-focused interventions, you will be part of a supportive team that values creativity and innovation in social work practice. The position offers extensive training opportunities and a commitment to professional development, making it an ideal role for those passionate about making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Managed Caseload

Regular Supervision

Extensive Training Opportunities

Paid Social Work England Membership

Flexible Working with Laptop and iPhone

Relocation Payments Available

Quarterly Recognition Newsletter

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding children and working with children in care.
• Ability to write professional assessments and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families with complex needs.
• Deliver social care services to children and families.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Legislative Framework

IT Skills

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

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Client:

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Location:

Keynsham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

Bath and North East Somerset Children’s Services are an innovative small Local Authority focused on therapeutic support. We are trauma informed, attachment focussed, relational. We adopt a systemic approach to practice. We are rated Good by OFSTED and have a continued vision and drive to improve further.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team, within the Care Outcomes Service. We are a dynamic and creative Local Authority, working hard to think differently about how we approach our work with children and families. We are deeply committed to providing tailored high-quality services and well thought out interventions. Our practice is values-driven with a strong ethos of child-focussed interventions.

About the role:

You will work as part of an enthusiastic team consisting of a Team Manager, Deputy Team Managers, Senior Social Work Practitioners, qualified professional Social Workers, Family Support Practitioners and Administrative staff.

This rewarding role will see you responding to, co-ordinating and delivering a range of social care services to children, young people and families in the Bath and North East Somerset area. Specifically, this role is working with children who are looked after and children who have a plan of adoption. We work closely with our colleagues across the service and have established partnerships with agencies across health, education and support services to ensure we can respond as effectively as possible to the needs of children, young people, and their families.

The post holder will manage their own caseload, which will include children and families with complex needs. You will be able to evidence a strong ability to analyse information and formulate outcome focused plans for children and young people. Applicants must be confident in writing professional assessments/reports as well as presenting their evidence verbally. Applicants need to have very strong organisational skills to manage and prioritise their work effectively and in a timely way and will be committed to working as part of a team to support colleagues in delivering optimum services to children and families.

We are seeking applications from social workers who have relevant experience and a specific interest in this area of work and are looking to enhance and further develop their skills and contribute to service development for our children in care population.

You can expect:

• Managed caseload
• Regular supervision at a minimum of monthly one to one
• Reflective supervision to promote thoughtful and creative practice, supported by your peers and managers
• Monthly Peer Circles to ensure strong relationships and support between Social Workers across teams, and opportunities to share good practice
• Extensive training opportunities, which include SARI workshops around culturally sensitive practice, opportunities to join a 6-month long training in Systemic Practice delivered by the Centre for Systemic Social Work, attachment-based workshops, and trauma-informed workshops
• Excellent administrative support with 2 admin staff supporting the team
• Tri-annual Social Work Conferences with guest speakers who are experts in the field. Examples of previous conferences have included Donald Forrester, Brid Featherstone, Rebecca Carr-Hopkins, ‘Annie; from Surviving Safeguarding, and Dr Karen Treisman
• Strong ASYE programme, with peer group meetings, regular workshops and training, and a protected caseload
• Paid Social Work England renewal membership
• Access to Research in Practice
• Laptop and iPhone to promote flexible working, to enhance your work-life balance
• Relocation Payments are available
• A stable leadership team
• A stable and committed team, with low rates of agency workers, and low vacancy rates
• Good practice to be recognised and celebrated through a quarterly newsletter

To apply you will have:

• A relevant social work qualification
• Knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings that governs children’s services
• Knowledge of theory and practice applicable to social work
• IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems
• Passion, commitment, and motivation to support the most vulnerable families in our area
• Ideally you will have experience of safeguarding children, and/or working with children in care

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Mike Starr, Team Manager on 01225 395312 or email [emailprotected]

Interview date: TBC

No agencies please.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

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The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.