Social Worker - Children's Services Safeguarding Team (Bristol)
Location: Bristol (BS13 0EE, BS11 0QE, BS2 9JA)
Work Model: Full-time, 5 days per week in-office
Pertemps are recruiting for dedicated Social Workers to join the Children's Services Safeguarding team at Bristol, where relationship-based practice and collaborative support are prioritised. This role is ideal for experienced Social Workers local to the South West, as it requires in-office work five days a week at one of the three Bristol locations: Symes House, Ridingleaze House, or Welsman Office.
Position Overview:
The postholder will conduct assessments under Section 17 & Section 47, working with children in need, children on CP plans, and families in pre-proceedings or within the court system. The units include a Team Manager, three Social Workers, a Family Support Worker, and an Assistant, fostering a close-knit, supportive environment without hot-desking. Bristol emphasise a strengths-based, systemic approach and use the Liquid Logic (LCS) recording system.
Why Work With Bristol?
- Supportive Environment: Small, cohesive teams with strong management support and regular opportunities for collaborative work.
- Flexible Support for Writing: Occasional remote work for report writing may be arranged when needed.
- Vibrant & Diverse Community: Bristol offers a dynamic and varied environment with excellent Early Intervention Services and support from local voluntary agencies.
- Professional Resources: Structured around Bristol's Practice Framework, which is evidence-based and centers on a shared vision for children and families.
If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Aishah Hassan on for more information
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:
- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
- An easy registration process (all done online)
- Referral schemes and incentives
- Ongoing compliance managed for you
- Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn't the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC Children's Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager