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We are looking for experienced and motivated individuals to join our service in the role of keyworker within our Strengthening Families Team.

Families in Focus provides targeted support to children and families across Bristol. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that delivers intensive interventions with families where a young person is a risk of entering the care system or entering custody.

As part of the Families in Focus service, the Strengthening Families Team work with families with children aged 0-18 where there are clear factors indicating that there is risk of a child or young person entering the care system or entering custody, such as family conflict, offending behaviour, ASB, frequently going missing, non-attendance at school or where complex family dysfunction is present due to parental mental health difficulties or alcohol or substance misuse.

You will be confident in working as part of a busy team dealing complex family situations and have experience of multi-agency partnership work.

You will have a manageable workload and regular supervision, in which you will receive both support and challenge. We have a strong emphasis on supporting staff wellbeing and there are opportunities for career development and further training.

We are close knit teams, who work collaboratively in the best interests of the children, families and the communities we serve.

Please note this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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.

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 further information or any questions about the role, please contact Matt Annable, Families in Focus North Service Manager on 01173521499 or email: [email protected]

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. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.