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Salary (BG11): £38,626 - £40,476
Job Title: Social Worker with Post Qualification Award (Including PEPS 1&2, Deaf Blind Assessors, BIA, AMHP)
Salary (BG12): £41,511 - £44,711
Location: Bristol City Council
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) or part-time/job share options available
Join Our Dedicated Team at Bristol City Council Social Worker Positions Available! Are you a qualified 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 various teams across Adult Services and will consider applications from candidates wanting to work full-time, part-time, or via job share.
Available Teams:
- 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)
- Conducting assessments and developing tailored care plans for service users and carers, ensuring that their unique needs and priorities are addressed.
- Advocating for choice and control, you will 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, youll monitor changing needs, develop support plans, utilise resources, and ensure Social Care remains future-ready through creative use of assistive technology.
- Person-Centred Care: Develop and implement care plans that are individualised, considering the persons strengths, preferences, and goals.
- Assessment and Intervention: Conduct thorough assessments of service users, develop tailored support plans, and facilitate access to necessary services.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other professionals and agencies to provide coordinated care and ensure the well-being of those you serve.
- Advocacy: Advocate for service users to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected, ensuring they have choice and control over their care and support.
- Safeguarding: Ensure that individuals who are at risk are safeguarded, making decisions and taking actions to protect vulnerable adults.
- Be a qualified social worker with Social Work England registration and possess a Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
- Have a passion for person-centred Social Care and a proven ability to involve people in decision-making, building on their strengths.
- Be highly motivated and adaptable, with a collaborative spirit for building relationships and working in diverse environments.
- If applying for the post-qualification role, you will hold a Post Qualification Award (e.g., PEPS 1&2, Deaf Blind Assessors, BIA, or AMHP), and have significant experience in the relevant area.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary with opportunities for pro-rata arrangements and job sharing.
- Generous Rewards: Access an exceptional rewards package, including flexible working, an outstanding Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. Explore more about our benefits on our Rewards and Benefits Page.
- Career Development: We are committed to supporting your career progression in a modern and agile workplace, with ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Supportive Environment: Work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence.
- 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.
