Family Support Worker x4

Permanent, Full Time x2
Permanent, Part Time 18.5 hours per week
Fixed Term to cover MAT leave, Part Time 18.5 hours per week. For this role we will also consider appointing one full time employee if this is suitable.
Location of the roles: Children and Families Service at Welsman Office, Princes Street, St Pauls, BS2 9JA, Priority Intervention Team based at Landrail Walk, Stapleton, Area Services North, Ridingleaze House, Lawrence Weston, BS11 0QE.
We are looking to recruit Family Support Workers within Bristol East Central Area Office in St Pauls, the Priority Intervention Team which is City Wide and also based within the Ridingleaze House office.
The roles involve supporting a team of social workers and support staff in working with vulnerable children and families.
You will need to have experience in working with children and families and an understanding of the role statutory Children’s Services play in their lives.
We have a diverse population and families with a variety of backgrounds and history. Therefore, an understanding of equalities and the importance of recognising diversity is essential.
You will need good communication skills a capacity to work as a committed team member as well as proven ability to be organised, flexible and work under pressure.
You will need to be confident in talking to children and young people and working in partnership with families and multiagency partners.
An understanding of the vulnerabilities faced by families who experience poor mental health, addiction and domestic abuse is also necessary.
For the Priority Intervention Team position, you will complete case notes, reports and contribute to social work assessments. You will also be expected to attend case conferences, meetings and at times and if necessary, court proceedings. As a service we are sometimes requested to work outside normal working hours which are paid, supporting our families to make changes and keep their children safe.
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.
Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, 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.
For further details about the Priority Intervention vacancy please contact Alexis Bowerman on - alex.bowerman@bristol.gov.uk
For further details about the Children and Families vacancy please contact Sharon Denner on 0117 9036500.
For further details about the Area Services North vacancy please contact Louise Jenner on louise.jenner@bristol.gov.uk
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.