Overview
Join to apply for the Children's Social Care Assistant role at Bristol City Council. Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week. The First Assessment Services is looking for a Children's Social Care Assistant to join our team at the Front Door of Bristol Children's Services.
You will work under the supervision of the Team Manager to engage with and provide direct support to the social work team who are intervening with children, young people and families. You will provide technical and specialist advice to their service area as well as external bodies who are working in collaboration with children’s services and provide a direct service to children and families under the direction of the Social Worker, or Team Manager to support social care plans.
You will also act as the first point of contact to professionals, services users and related staff to make initial judgements on the urgency and level of risk. Use specialist knowledge and technical expertise to respond, signpost and advise. In collaboration with the Social Worker and the social work team, you will gather accurate personal information, contribute to the assessment and planning of strengths, needs and agreed goals for children, young people or families where there is statutory involvement.
Supported by your manager, you will adopt the principles of the team including its methodology and working practices. You will organise under the instructions of the Team Manager key meetings under the Children in Need and Child Protection and Looked After Children Process and act as a key liaison point for families, multi-agency partners and children’s services. You will join an established team of social workers and Team Managers at First Assessment Service.
We are an inclusive service and it is important that you demonstrate the council’s values: Dedicated, Respect, Ownership, Curious, Collaborative. This is an exciting time to join the team as we embed changes to enhance our delivery of services to children and families. Some occasional home working will be an option dependant on service need and demand. The role will be based at City Hall in the City Centre with good public transport access; there is no free parking in the vicinity.
Please note that this role is also 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 fast-moving and supportive work environment where you can develop new skills within a high-profile organisation. You will receive a rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.
How do I apply? 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 may shortlist against desirable criteria as well as essential criteria; please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
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 in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Contact information: Should you require any further information or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sonia Gingell, Service Manager, sonia.gingell@bristol.gov.uk.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and is committed to diversity in hiring. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers but is used confidentially to ensure fair treatment.
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