ABOUT YOU

To apply you will have:
A relevant social work qualification
Knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings that governs children’s and fostering services
Knowledge of theory and practice applicable to social work
IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Euan Oliphant, Deputy Team Manager - Alternative Care Team, on euan_oliphant@BATHNES.GOV.UK or call 01225396287.

AT BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL WE HAVE ONE OVERRIDING PURPOSE TO IMPROVE PEOPLE’S LIVES.

“Children’s Services in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) are good. Leaders and managers are committed advocates for children, and promote a culture of direct work and engagement with children and families. Social workers spoken to by inspectors are positive about working in B&NES” Ofsted 2017
If you are an experienced social worker who wants recognition for your skills we want to hear from you. We offer our social workers 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 laptops 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.
You can expect:
A comprehensive induction, a managed caseload, regular supervision, excellent administrative support and ongoing training.

ABOUT THE ROLE

30 hours per week, secondment cover, Senior Social Work Practitioner in the Alternative Care Team.
The Alternative Care Team supports foster carers, kinship carers, supported lodgings hosts and fostering families carers. This post would be focused on Transitions to Adulthood for young people in alternative care.
The post holder will manage their own caseload, which will include supporting carers and undertaking fostering assessments and viabilities. You will be able to evidence a strong ability to analyse information and formulate outcome focused plans for children and their families. 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.

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.