Children's Social Care Assistant x3

Children’s Social Care Assistant

Permanent, Full Time

Permanent, Part Time 18.5 hours per week

Fixed Term to cover Maternity leave (starting around the beginning of April), Full Time

If you are considering a career in Children’s Social Care, this is an exciting first step. In Symes House (our South Bristol Office in BS13 0EE
) the teams work with vulnerable children and their families who are subject to statutory intervention.

We require Children’s Social Care Assistants with a talent for administration and an interest in working with children and families, to take the opportunity to join a small team of Social Workers and Support Workers who deliver services to vulnerable children.

You will need strong organisation and administrative skills, a capacity to work under pressure, and a desire to be part of a small team who deliver services to vulnerable families receiving statutory services.

Good communication skills and an ability to use initiative to support the work of the team are essential qualities. Key skills necessary are being able to use spreadsheets, upload performance information onto a database, administer basic finance process, and take minutes lst primarily an administrative post, the role can include some direct work with children and their families.

Please note this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Our staff tell us they like to work in South Bristol and feel supported and valued by managers and are able to make a difference for children and families.

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.

Join us and you will receive a generous rewards package including flexible working, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous 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.

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

To be shortlisted for interview you will 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.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

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.

For further information please call James Arthure, Deputy Service Manager South or Tanya Holmes, Deputy Service Manager on:

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 and disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.