Keynsham Civic staff

Children's Social Care

If you're passionate about making a positive impact on children and families, join the team at Bath & North East Somerset, where children's social care is a top priority with strong support and investment.

Find a fulfilling career in Children's Social Care

We offer an array of rewarding careers in social care, education, and skills.

Apply now and help us improve our residents' lives

Join Our Mission to Transform Lives

We are dedicated to achieving exceptional outcomes for children and young people. In our dynamic community, you will have the chance to engage directly with children, young people, and families, creating meaningful relationships that truly matter.

Whether you are addressing diverse needs, including complex cases, or refining your skills and practice, you'll find a space where your impact is valued.

Social workers at B&NES are at the heart of our innovative approach. Your insight, energy, and dedication are essential as we develop and implement systemic, trauma-informed practices. We take pride in being a values-driven service, providing you with the freedom to pursue the true essence of your profession.

Our recent focused inspection highlights our commitment to strengthening performance and our ambition for our young people. We are looking for someone with an exceptional track record of improving children’s lives and a shared commitment to driving up standards. You will put children and young people at the heart of everything you do.

If you are motivated by a passion for social work, a desire to make a real difference, and a commitment to improving lives, we invite you to join us on this journey. We are excited to welcome you to our team.

What you can expect

  • Managed caseloads
  • Regular one-to-one supervision
  • Weekly group reflective supervision
  • Monthly Peer Circles for support
  • Extensive training opportunities, including culturally sensitive practice workshops and systemic practice training

Find out more about working in our Children's team

Fostering Families

Our Practice

Using Therapy with Families

Working Differently

The Team

Career Journeys

Professional & Personal Development

Unlock Your Potential

Potential. You’ve got it. And we want to see you making the most of it at Bath & North East Somerset. Whatever your role, we’ll encourage you to develop new skills so you can take your career to the next level.

You’ll find there are plenty of opportunities to grow within the organisation, thanks to an impressive suite of learning and training courses. What’s more, everything’s based around the learner so you can track and manage your learning online.

Professional development

Smart Working

Balance Work and Life Your Way

We understand that everyone's life is different. That's why we've created flexible working options that help you balance your work and personal commitments effectively.

  • Flexible hours through our flexi-time scheme
  • Options for compressed hours or part-time working
  • Opportunities for job sharing and term-time contracts

Supported by modern technology, we make flexible working accessible and effective for everyone.

People working flexibly

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