At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people s lives. Temporary Secondment cover (until 31/08/2027) Children s Services in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) are good. Ofsted If you are an experienced social worker who wants recognition for your skills and the opportunity to progress in your career, we want to hear from you. We offer our senior practitioners a clear and exciting career pathway within our organisation, with workshops, training and ongoing support. This includes an extensive training programme, paid Social Work England renewal membership and laptop to promote flexible working. Our practice is child focussed and as a local authority we work hard to support children and families at an early stage; we are committed to providing the best outcomes for our children and young people. About the Role: As a Senior Practitioner in the Disabled Children s Team you will manage a complex caseload, as well as providing and support and supervision to other team members. You will be able to evidence a strong ability to analyse information and formulate outcome focused plans for children and their families. About you: 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. Experience of supervising staff is a desirable, but not essential. We are keen to support and develop skills and experience for applicants with no prior experience of the role. 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 You can expect: A comprehensive induction, a managed caseload, regular supervision, excellent administrative support and ongoing training. If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what s involved, please contact Kristy Tyack, Team Manager on 01225 396989 or email kristy_tyack@bathnes.gov.uk Interview date: TBC No agencies please. *Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants. Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. About Bath and North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath and 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 and 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 and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. 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 We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW 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.