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Service Care Solutions
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a month
Bristol, City of Bristol BS1 6WS, England
£35,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
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Sonic Summary
- Bristol City Council is seeking qualified social workers to join their Adult Services teams, with positions available for both full-time and part-time roles.
- The role involves assessing community needs, developing care plans, and advocating for individuals' choices and control in their care.
- Candidates must have a Social Work England registration or be an undergraduate completing their social work degree, along with a passion for person-centered social care.
- The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a generous benefits package including a Local Government Pension scheme.
- Bristol City Council values collaboration and innovation, providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
Bristol City Council - Social Worker Positions Available!
Qualified Social Workers Only to Apply please.
Are you a social worker passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of adults in need? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your skills are respected, your professional growth is supported, and transparency around the complexities of social work are upheld? If so, consider joining our exceptional team at Bristol City Council.
We currently have permanent opportunities in the following teams, and will consider application from candidates wanting to work full-time, and part-time/job share:
First North & west, First South
Swift Response team
Community teams South, North & west, Innercity Central & East
Discharge to Assess North & west, South & Innercity central & east
The Role:
As a social worker in Bristols Adult Services, you'll play a crucial role in assessing and addressing the diverse needs of our community, navigating the varied challenges our vibrant city provides. Your responsibilities will also include:
Conducting assessments and developing tailored care plans for service users and carers, ensuring their unique needs and priorities are addressed.
Advocating choice and control, you'll empower individuals to make decisions and manage risks, ensuring services are organised in alignment with their preferences and needs.
Uphold professional standards continuously as our service evolves, you'll monitor changing needs, develop support plans, utilise resources, and ensure Social Care remains future-ready through creative use of assistive tech.
You will:
Be a qualified social worker with a Social Work England registration, you will have a Social Work or relevant SWE qualification. Or you are an undergraduate completing your social work degree.
Be passionate about person centred Social Care, you will also have a proven talent for involving people in decision making and building on their strengths.
Be highly motivated and adaptable with a collaborative spirit for building relationships and working in diverse environments.
What We Offer:
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, with opportunities for pro-rata arrangements and job sharing.
Generous Rewards: Enjoy a competitive rewards package, featuring flexible working, an exceptional Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. Explore more about our benefits by visiting Rewards and benefits (bristol.gov.uk).
Career Development: Benefit from our commitment to supporting your career progression in a modern and agile workplace.
Supportive Environment: Work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence.
Why Bristol?
Fast Paced and Dynamic: Join a vibrant and fast-paced environment that thrives on innovation and collaboration.
City of Hope: Explore our short film, "City of Hope We Are Bristol," to gain insights into our vibrant city and diverse populations.
To be shortlisted for interview youll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
