Department of Children’s Services

Children’s Social Care

CHILDREN’S ADVISOR

Band 5/6:  £16,491 pa - £20,138 pa (Pay award pending) 

2 x 37, hours per week

Temporary until 1st October 2018 (may be extended)

Based at Sir Henry Mitchel House

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert, outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

The role of the Childrens Advisor is to provide prompt and effective information, advice and access to services provided by the department of children’s services to members of the public.

You must be able to work as part of a multi skilled team.

You will work in conjunction with and with guidance from qualified social work staff, dealing with requests for help & intervention.

Responsible for completing tasks which contribute to assessment.

You will also be expected to provide training and be part of inductions to new members of staff and aid their assimilation into the workplace.

For the requirements of this post please see the Job Profile.

For further information regarding this post please contact Tasin Bayes, Team Manager on 01274 435600 or email tasin.bayes@bradford.gov.uk

An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post

Closing Date:  3rd June 2018