Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job reference VAC
008605

Date posted 27/07/2026

Final date to receive applications 10/08/2026

Location B Bond - West Wing Smeaton Road Hotwells Bristol BS1 6XN

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Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Job category/type Social Care

Salary:

• ASYE Social Worker BG11: £39,862 - £41,771
• ASYE Social Worker BG12: £42,839 - £46,142
• ASYE Social Worker BG13: £47,181 - £50,269

Full Time, Permanent

The Disabled Children Service works with disabled children and young people from birth to eighteen and their families. We take a child centred, strengths-based approach recognising disabled children as individuals with their own voices, rights and aspirations. Our team benefits from consistent, wrap-around support from experienced managers who are invested in your development and wellbeing.

We work in partnership with families and professionals to safeguard, promote inclusion and support positive outcomes, ensuring children are supported to thrive within their communities.

Located in Hotwells our office is easily accessible and offers a dedicated workspace and we value the connection and continuity that comes with being office-based. This setup helps foster a strong team culture, where collaboration, shared skills, and mutual support are key to how we work.

See more on our social work recruitment site by clicking here

Bristol is a diverse city with strong communities and a long-standing commitment to equality and social justice. Our Disabled Children Service reflects the city we serve, working respectfully with families from a wide range of backgrounds and championing the rights and voices of disabled children and young people.

Explore our short film, "We Are Bristol Now () " to gain insights into our vibrant city and diverse populations.

We are seeking three social workers to join our Disabled Children Service.

You will hold a caseload of children and young people with a range of disability and support needs, undertaking statutory social work in line with legislation and local procedures. As a dedicated social worker in the Disabled Children Service, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential support and intervention for families in child in need, child protection and court processes.

• Completing child and family assessments.
• Working with children in need, children subject to child protection plans and children in care.
• Developing and reviewing care and support plans.
• Working collaboratively with families, schools, health colleagues, and partner agencies.
• Promoting inclusive, anti-oppressive practice and rights-based practice.
• Contributing to a supportive and reflective team culture.

Be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.

Have experience working with children and families (experience in disability is welcomed but not essential).

Be committed to inclusive and strengths-based practice.

Communicate effectively and respectfully with children, young people and families.

Be organised, reflective and able to manage competing priorities,

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

• Flexible working and flexitime.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme.
• A generous annual leave allowance.

• Regular supervision and strong management support.
• A supportive team environment with a focus on reflective practice.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

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.

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.

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