Family Support Practitioner

4 months ago

Keynsham, United Kingdom Bath & North East Somerset Council Full time

**Hours: 18.5 per week**

**Contract Type: Permanent**

**Service Area: Children and Young People Services**

**Department: Disabled Childrens Team**

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Family Support Practitioner to join our Disabled Children’s Team. The role is 18.5 hours per week, permanent contract.

This rewarding role will see you responding to, co-ordinating and delivering a range of social care services to children, young people and families in the Bath and North East Somerset area. We work closely with our colleagues across the service and have established partnerships with agencies across health, education, support services and adult services to ensure we can respond as effectively as possible to the needs of children and young people.

We are looking for an enthusiastic worker to join our team. You will experience a culture of mutual support amongst team members and receive formal supervision on a regular basis and appropriate training. You will need to be committed to using a wide range of skills to promote and safeguard the welfare and development of children and assist their carers in creative and innovative ways to ensure timely care and support planning and intervention.

Your main place of work will be the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes’ walk away.

**Why B&NES 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. These include:

- A competitive salary package
- A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements
- A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme - whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home
- Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development
- Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES

**Interested to find out more?**

**To apply**

Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose - to improve people’s lives. We have four core values which shape every aspect of our working life and how we look to the future. These values are to be **Bold, Empowered, Supportive **and** Transparent**.

**As an equal opportunities employer, Bath & North East Somerset Council is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and is opposed to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.**

**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.

As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

  • Family Support Practitioner

    4 months ago

    Keynsham, United Kingdom Bath & North East Somerset Council Full time

    **Hours: 37 per week** **Contract Type: Permanent** **Service Area: Children and Young People Service** **Department: Family Support Team** If your passion is around collaborative work with families, centred on building relationships in order to help families develop resilience and make changes for their children, then we are the Local Authority for you....

  • Family Support Practitioner

    4 months ago

    Keynsham, United Kingdom Bath & North East Somerset Council Full time

    **Hours: 22 Per Week** **Contract Type: Permanent** **Service Area: Children’s Services & Education** **Department: Family Support Team 3** If your passion is around collaborative work with families, centred on building relationships in order to help families develop resilience and make changes for their children, then we are the Local Authority for...

  • Family Support Practitioner

    3 months ago

    Keynsham, United Kingdom Bath & North East Somerset Council Full time

    **Hours: 37 per week** **Contract Type: Permanent** **Service Area: Children and Young People Service** **Department: Safeguarding Outcome Service** If your passion is around collaborative work with families, centred on building relationships in order to help families develop resilience and make changes for their children, then we are the Local Authority...

  • Casual Family Support Practitioner

    4 months ago

    Keynsham, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    **At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.** Your main place of work will be the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes’ walk away. However, as part of this role you will be...

  • Family Support Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Family Support Practitioner to join our Connecting Families Team at Bath and North East Somerset Council. As a key member of our team, you will provide an outreach service for families, working with the whole family in their homes to assess their needs and develop personalized outcome plans.Key...

  • Family Support Practitioner

    5 months ago

    Keynsham, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    **At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.** We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Family Support Practitioner to join our Disabled Children’s Team. This rewarding role will see you responding to, co-ordinating and delivering a range of social care services to children, young people and...

  • Senior Social Work Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner to join our Family Support Team within the Safeguarding Outcomes Service at Bath and North East Somerset Council.As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children and families in need, working closely with our dynamic teams to...

  • Child and Family Support Specialist

    1 month ago

    Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    About the Role:Bath & North East Somerset Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families in our community.We are currently seeking a Family Support Practitioner to become a vital part of our Disabled Children's Team.This fulfilling position involves responding to, coordinating, and delivering a variety of social care...

  • Child and Family Support Specialist

    1 month ago

    Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    About the Role:Bath & North East Somerset Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families within our community.We are currently seeking a Family Support Practitioner to become a vital part of our Disabled Children's Team.This fulfilling position involves responding to, coordinating, and delivering a variety of social care...

  • Child and Family Support Specialist

    1 month ago

    Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    About the Role:Bath & North East Somerset Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our community members.We are currently seeking a Family Support Practitioner to become a vital part of our Disabled Children's Team.This fulfilling position involves responding to, coordinating, and delivering a variety of social care services tailored to...

  • Lead Family Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    About the RoleThe Lead Family Support Worker will play a key role in supporting the Children's Centre Coordinator and leading on specific initiatives within the Family Support Team.Key ResponsibilitiesDeputise for the Children's Centre Coordinator as neededCoordinate and oversee the running of specific groups and programsProvide support and supervision to...

  • Lead Family Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    About the RoleThe Lead Family Support Worker will play a key role in supporting the Children's Centre Coordinator and leading on specific initiatives within the Family Support Team.Key ResponsibilitiesDeputise for the Children's Centre Coordinator as neededCoordinate and oversee the running of specific groups and programsProvide support and supervision to...

  • Lead Family Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    About the RoleThe Lead Family Support Worker will play a key role in supporting the Children's Centre Coordinator and leading on specific initiatives within the team.Key ResponsibilitiesDeputise for the Children's Centre Coordinator as neededCoordinate and oversee the running of specific groups and programsProvide support and supervision to staff involved in...

  • Lead Family Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    About the RoleThe Lead Family Support Worker will play a key role in supporting the Children's Centre Coordinator and leading on specific initiatives within the team.Key ResponsibilitiesDeputise for the Children's Centre Coordinator as neededCoordinate and oversee the running of specific groups and programsProvide support and supervision to staff involved in...

  • Senior Social Work Practitioner

    4 months ago

    Keynsham, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    **At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives.** **Welcome Payment of 5% of overall salary (pro-rata for part-time roles)**: **Retention Payments of £2,000 Payable** **Relocation Package of up to £8,000 available** **About the Team** If your passion is around collaborative work with families, centred on...

  • Senior Social Work Practitioner

    4 months ago

    Keynsham, United Kingdom Bath & North East Somerset Council Full time

    **Hours: 29.5 Per Week** **Contract Type: Permanent** **Service Area: Children Services & Education** **Department: Administration Team** If your passion is around collaborative work with families, centred on building relationships in order to help families develop resilience and make changes for their children, then we are the Local Authority for you....

  • Senior Social Work Practitioner FST

    2 weeks ago

    Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner to join our Family Support Team within the Safeguarding Outcomes Service at Bath and North East Somerset Council.As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you will play a key role in providing high-quality social care services to children, young people, and families in...

  • Senior Social Work Practitioner FST

    2 weeks ago

    Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner to join our Family Support Team within the Safeguarding Outcomes Service at Bath and North East Somerset Council.As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you will play a key role in providing high-quality social care services to children, young people, and families in...

  • Senior Social Work Practitioner

    3 months ago

    Keynsham, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    **At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.** **About the Team** If your passion is around collaborative work with families, centred on building relationships in order to help families develop resilience and make changes for their children, then we are the Local Authority for you. Working with...

  • Senior Social Work Practitioner FST

    2 days ago

    Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner to join our Family Support Team within the Safeguarding Outcomes Service. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality social care services to children, young people, and families in the Bath and North East Somerset area.Key...