Job Description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.

Leaders and managers are committed advocates for children, and promote a culture of direct work and engagement with children and families.


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 membership, access to Research in Practice and laptops to promote flexible working.

About the Team

The Alternative Care Team supports foster carers, kinship carers, supported lodgings hosts and fostering families carers.


You will be joining a dynamic team with an established track record of positive outcomes, where collaborative working with colleagues across the division and creative problem solving is a particular strength.

You can expect:

A comprehensive induction, a managed caseload, regular supervision, excellent administrative support and ongoing training.

About the Role

Social Worker in the Alternative Care Team. The post holder will manage their own caseload and be able to evidence a strong ability to analyse information. 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.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact

Christina Morelli-West, Deputy Team Manager on 01225 395102 or email christina_morelli-west@bathnes.gov.uk

Interview date: TBC

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 peoples live. 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

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic 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.