Childrens Social Care Practitioner

Permanent, Part Time 18.5 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time social care practitioner (BG9) in the Disabled Children Service.

The children and families we work with, will have at least one disabled child. Social care practitioners will work alongside qualified social workers. Their work will include undertaking assessments to tailor packages of support. The role will also identify and address safeguarding concerns with management support.

There will be collaboration with a wide variety of professionals from health, education, and voluntary organizations. In Disabled Children Service we work with children from birth to eighteen and their families. In addition, social care practitioners would undertake direct work with children in order to gain their wishes and feelings and also identify any areas of neglect or abuse. The Disabled Children Service operates city-wide, and we have high standards for our workforce.

Our systemic approach, using Signs of Safety, identifies family strengths, where the aim is to achieve changes in families that will improve the outcomes for the children we work with and their families.

• This is a varied and interesting role with no two days being the same.
• Identify and address safeguarding concerns with management support.
• Collaborate with professionals from health, education, and voluntary organizations.
• Work with children from birth to eighteen.

This role may appeal to you if you are:

• A support worker looking for a change of role.
• A newly qualified social worker who is undecided about their career path.
• Considering a social work career and needing to gain some experience.

Please note that this role is 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 work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.