Family Support Workers x2

About the role

We are looking to recruit two Family Support Workers within Bristol East Central Area Office in St Pauls.

Responsibilities

Support a team of social workers and support staff in working with vulnerable children and families. Have experience in working with children and families and an understanding of the role statutory Children’s Services play in their lives. Work in partnership with families and multiagency partners. Be confident in talking to children and young people. Understand the vulnerabilities faced by families who experience poor mental health, addiction and domestic abuse.

Requirements

Experience in working with children and families. Understanding of statutory Children’s Services role. Good communication skills. Capacity to work as a committed team member. Proven ability to be organised, flexible and able to work under pressure. Confidence in talking to children and young people. Understanding of equity and the importance of recognising diversity.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned.

Skills

Good communication skills. Capacity to work as a committed team member. Proven ability to be organised, flexible and able to work under pressure. Confidence in talking to children and young people. Understanding of equity and the importance of recognising diversity.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS Check.

Pay

Permanent, Part Time 14.5 hours per week Fixed Term until 28th June 2027, Full Time

Schedule

Permanent, Part Time 14.5 hours per week Fixed Term until 28th June 2027, Full Time

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, 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.

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. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 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 details please contact Adam Asghar, Neighbourhood Service Manager on 0117 9036500. 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 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.