Child in Need Keyworker

You will work in a statutory social work unit, supporting the most vulnerable children across the city, that are subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and Child in Care plans.

Working as part of the unit model to support and assist families alongside Social Workers and leading on statutory assessments and interventions for children subject to Child in Need Plans.

Undertaking support and intervention within families, providing direct support to adults and children who require intensive and coordinated help and support to meet their needs, or where a family may be in crisis.

Ensuring statutory timescales for the completion of assessments, visits and reviews are met and that the work completed with children and families is meaningful and effective.

As the lead professional, using knowledge and expertise in a range of issues that affect family functioning, to support assessment, planning and review, working in partnership with the family and multi-agency network to improve outcomes for children.

Support sustainable change in family systems by enabling families to use their existing networks and support to prevent children from experiencing harm or abuse within their communities and families.

Practice frameworks and approaches:

In order to support families in achieving change, there are a number of different approaches and methodologies which underpin our practice in Bristol:

At the heart of everything we do are the children and families of Bristol. We will help families to achieve the change they want to see for themselves and their children. We believe that children should live with their family or someone who knows them best. We act when children need to be protected from harm and we do everything we can to make sure that children in our care and care leavers are set up for life.

Our new operating model will support us to work together to create the conditions for our teams to feel supported, have the time they need to work intensively with children and families, access good training, feel psychologically safe and listened too, whilst experiencing healthy challenge to thrive in their roles in our joint vision with children and families.

We want to create a consistent offer for children and families so that the intervention they receive is the best that can be offered, we want to ensure our interventions are supporting positive change and better outcomes for children and families whilst supporting them at the lowest level.

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. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, 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.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll 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.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact: [email protected]

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black and racially minoritised, Disabled, LGBTQ+ and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

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