About the role
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives. You will work in partnership with an enthusiastic team consisting of a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Family Support Practitioners and Administrative staff. This role involves responding, co‑ordinating and delivering a range of social care services to children, young people and families within the local authority area, including Child in Need Plans, Child Protection Plans, Children in Care, and children subject to legal proceedings.
Responsibilities
* Undertake single assessments and Section 47 child protection investigations.
* Work closely with the Family Support Plus team to deliver Family Group Conferences, utilising resources and support within families to keep children safe.
* Collaborate with partners across health, education and other support services to ensure a comprehensive response to the needs of children, young people and their families.
* Lead and supervise a Family Support Practitioner.
* Support student social workers through practice educator training and mentor newly qualified social workers on the ASYE programme.
You can expect
* A comprehensive induction.
* Regular supervision at a minimum of monthly one‑to‑one sessions.
* Weekly group reflective supervision to promote thoughtful and creative practice, supported by peers and managers.
* Monthly Peer Circles to ensure strong relationships and support between Senior Social Work Practitioners across the teams.
* Extensive training opportunities, including SARI workshops, a 6‑month training in Systemic Practice, attachment‑based workshops and trauma‑informed workshops.
* Excellent administrative support with dedicated admin staff for each team.
* Tri‑annual Social Work Conferences with expert guest speakers.
* Paid Social Work England membership renewals.
* Access to Research in Practice.
* Laptop and iPhone to promote flexible working and enhance work‑life balance.
* Relocation payments are available.
* A stable leadership team.
* A stable and committed team, with very low rates of agency workers and low vacancy rates.
Qualifications
* A relevant social work qualification.
* Significant social work experience.
* Knowledge of the legislative framework 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 the area.
Benefits
* Welcome payment of 5% of overall salary (pro‑rata for part‑time roles).
* Retention payments of £2,000 payable (pro‑rata for part‑time roles).
* Relocation payments are available.
* Paid Social Work England membership renewals.
* Access to Research in Practice.
* Laptop and iPhone for flexible working.
* Laptop and iPhone to promote flexible working, to enhance your work‑life balance.
* Tri‑annual Social Work Conferences with expert guest speakers.
* A stable leadership team.
* A stable and committed team, with very low rates of agency workers and low vacancy rates.
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.
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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