Social Worker – Kinship & Special Guardianship x2

Company: Bristol City Council
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Job details

Job reference VAC008487. Date posted 26/06/2026. Application closing date 06/07/2026. Location: B Bond – West Wing Smeaton Road Hotwells, Bristol BS1 6XN. Salary: BG12 £42,839 – £46,142, BG13 £47,181 – £50,269. Contract: Blank. Hours: 37. Basis: Full time. Job category/type: Social Care.

Social Worker – Kinship & Special Guardianship

Permanent, Full Time.

Salary: BG12 £42,839 – £46,142 (dependent on experience). BG13 £47,181 – £50,269 (dependent on experience).

Bristol is a great city for social work. The role is part of the expanding Kinship and Special Guardianship Service, aiming to promote permanence by supporting children and their carers.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments of potential Special Guardians, engaging, assessing and analysing their suitability. Support transitions, review and assess support needs and deliver ongoing support to established Special Guardians and the children in their care across the city.

Qualifications & Experience

Systemic thinking and knowledge of Kinship Care and Special Guardianship. Skilled in anti‑discriminatory and anti‑racist practice and confident in having courageous conversations to achieve good outcomes for children.

Additional Requirements

The role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.

Equal Opportunities

We are a Disability Confident employer and encourage applicants who identify as disabled to apply. We strive for a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are committed to diversity in our hiring process. Appointments will be made on merit.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026