At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
Temporary Secondment Cover
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. Alternatively, if you are a newly qualified Social Worker, we pride ourselves on our strong ASYE programme. This includes an extensive training programme, paid Social Work England renewal membership, access to Research in Practice, and a laptop to promote flexible working.
Our practice is child-focused 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:
The post holder will manage their own caseload that will be primarily made up of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Young people. B&NES are keen to develop the support available to this group of children/young people in the area and would like someone who is passionate, willing to learn, and who will take a lead on developing new and exciting ideas for this group of children/young people in our area.
You will need to be able to evidence a strong ability to analyse information and formulate outcome-focused plans for children and 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.
About you:
To apply you will have:
A relevant social work qualification
Knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings that governs children’s services
Knowledge of theory and practice applicable to social work
IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems
We are a forward-thinking, innovative local authority committed to early intervention and the highest standards in safeguarding. To find out more about becoming part of our Children’s Social Care Team, please visit
http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/jobs/be-part-our-childrens-social-care-team .
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact
Karen Kopp, Deputy Manager
by emailing
karen_kopp@bathnes.gov.uk
or
Jo Parker, Team Manager
by emailing
joanna_parker@bathnes.gov.uk
or telephone 01225 396930.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council:
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to
https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. Find out more about our values at
https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at
https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at
https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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.
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Temporary Secondment Cover
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. Alternatively, if you are a newly qualified Social Worker, we pride ourselves on our strong ASYE programme. This includes an extensive training programme, paid Social Work England renewal membership, access to Research in Practice, and a laptop to promote flexible working.
Our practice is child-focused 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:
The post holder will manage their own caseload that will be primarily made up of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Young people. B&NES are keen to develop the support available to this group of children/young people in the area and would like someone who is passionate, willing to learn, and who will take a lead on developing new and exciting ideas for this group of children/young people in our area.
You will need to be able to evidence a strong ability to analyse information and formulate outcome-focused plans for children and 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.
About you:
To apply you will have:
A relevant social work qualification
Knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings that governs children’s services
Knowledge of theory and practice applicable to social work
IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems
We are a forward-thinking, innovative local authority committed to early intervention and the highest standards in safeguarding. To find out more about becoming part of our Children’s Social Care Team, please visit
http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/jobs/be-part-our-childrens-social-care-team .
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact
Karen Kopp, Deputy Manager
by emailing
karen_kopp@bathnes.gov.uk
or
Jo Parker, Team Manager
by emailing
joanna_parker@bathnes.gov.uk
or telephone 01225 396930.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council:
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to
https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. Find out more about our values at
https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at
https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at
https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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.
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