Families in Focus Family Worker

Full Time, Permanent

We have an opportunity for a Family Worker to join our North Families in Focus team.

Families in Focus is a large multi-disciplinary service providing early intervention and targeted support for children and families with multiple and complex needs.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team in North Bristol. You will have proven experience of working with children and families with wide ranging needs to achieve sustained change and positive outcomes. Y

You will work as part of a busy and supportive team, have experience of multi- agency partnership work and have excellent communication skills. You will also promote good equalities practice, and value diversity across the service.

You will have a manageable, diverse and interesting case load, opportunities for meaningful direct work with children and families and opportunities for professional development as well as mentoring and support from other team members.

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. 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.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

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 more information or for informal chat about the role, please contact Lucy Watkins at lucy.watkins@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. Appointments will be made on merit.