Make a Difference in our Area Social Work - North Team
Salary: Social Worker BG12: £42,839 - £46,142; Senior Social Worker BG13: £47,181 - £50,269.
Unfortunately, we will not accept ASYE applications for this role.
Join our well‑established and stable social work team in the North of Bristol, where we support children and families with compassion, commitment, and care. Our practice model focuses on systemic practice that guides our work and supports meaningful outcomes. The team enjoys consistent, wrap‑around support from experienced managers invested in your development and well‑being. Located just 10 minutes off the M5, our North office offers a dedicated workspace—no hot‑desking—fostering strong team culture through collaboration, shared skills, and mutual support.
The Role:
* Undertake statutory duties for children and families in need or requiring protection.
* Collaborate with families to meet assessed needs and support safety planning.
* Facilitate changes and implement permanence plans when necessary.
* Work towards positive outcomes for children and families.
What We Offer:
* Generous rewards package, exceptional local government pension scheme, and generous annual leave allowance.
* Excellent training and progression programmes tailored for social workers.
* Manager‑to‑social‑worker ratio of 1:3, providing strong support and guidance.
Why Join Us:
* Inspiring culture dedicated to effective family change and robust practice.
* Supportive environment with high satisfaction in supervision (90%) and management support (95‑98%).
* Learning culture with 94% belief in positive improvement practices.
Why Bristol?
* Fast‑paced and dynamic environment that thrives on innovation and collaboration.
* Explore Bristol’s culture and opportunities through our short film.
How To Apply:
If you share our values and are ready to contribute, please apply. For positions requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check, we will request your references once you have been invited to interview.
Contact Us
For more information or to discuss opportunities, contact: Louise Jenner, Service Manager North Bristol.
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. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic and disabled candidates who are currently under‑represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
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