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.
Looking for a role where your work truly matters? Join our well-established and stable social work team in the North of Bristol, where we’re proud to support children and families with compassion, commitment, and care.
In the North, we have our practice model well embedded, with a strong focus on systemic practice that guides our work and supports meaningful outcomes. Our team benefits from consistent, wrap‑around support from experienced managers who are invested in your development and wellbeing.
Located just 10 minutes off the M5, our North office is easily accessible and offers a dedicated workspace. We don’t hot desk, and we value the connection and continuity that comes with being office‑based. This setup helps foster a strong team culture, where collaboration, shared skills, and mutual support are key to how we work.
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The Role:
As a dedicated social worker in the North of Bristol, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential support and intervention for families in CiN, CP and Court processes. Your responsibilities will include:
* Undertaking statutory duties for children and families in need or in need of protection.
* Collaborating with families to meet assessed needs and support safety planning.
* Facilitating changes and implementing permanence plans when necessary.
* Working towards positive outcomes for children and families.
What We Offer:
* Generous Rewards: Enjoy a competitive rewards package, featuring competitive pay, an exceptional Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. Explore more about our benefits on our social work microsite
* Unrivalled Career Development: Join an innovative and forward‑looking organisation with an excellent training and progression programme tailored for social workers.
* Ongoing Support: In the North you will experience a supportive work environment with a manager-to-social-worker ratio of 1:3, offering support and guidance to help you thrive in your new role.
Why Join Us:
* Inspiring Culture: An independent review highlighted our robust practice culture dedicated to facilitating effective changes within families. Our staff are highly dedicated to the well‑being of Bristol's children and families.
* Supportive Environment: Enjoy a work environment that values support, with high levels of satisfaction reported in supervision (90%), good support from managers in complex situations (95%), and ready access to management support (98%).
* Learning Culture: Be a part of a team that values continuous improvement, with a 94% belief in Bristol's positive learning culture.
Why Bristol?
* Fast Paced and Dynamic: Join a vibrant and fast‑paced environment that thrives on innovation and collaboration.
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How To Apply:
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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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