Children's Social Care Assistant

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 BS14 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 at meetings. The role can include some direct work with children and their 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. 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.

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.

It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.