At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

This is a rolling advert and will be checked weekly for new applications.

We have exciting opportunities for qualified Social Workers to join our adult social care teams based in Bath and North East Somerset.

We are committed to being a dynamic and creative Local Authority, working hard to think differently about how we approach our work with our residents. We are deeply committed to providing tailored high quality services and our practice is values-driven with a strong ethos of people-focussed interventions.

Our adult social care teams cover a variety of services including:

Learning Disability Team (Transitions)

The LD team undertake first adult care assessments and reviews with vulnerable young adults with learning disabilities, and their carers, and to work with service users to create care and support plans which meet their needs. This is a specific role working with young people (16-25) with the appearance of social care needs transitioning into adult care.

You will be based out of Radstock but will work across the whole of Bath and North East Somerset region.

Autism Team

The Autism team are responsible for assessing and supporting adults who have been diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), in line with the Care Act 2014.

You will be based out of the Civic Centre in Keynsham but will work across the whole of Bath and North East Somerset region.

Social Care Assessment Team

The social care assessment team are a short-term service providing support to service users after discharge from hospital, working closely with the reablement service as part of the discharge to assess model.

You will be based primarily in Peasedown St John, Bath but will work across the whole of Bath and North East Somerset region.

First Response Team

Is the point of contact for members of the public and professionals who require contact with Adult Social Care, and the person is either not known to the service or they are known but do not have an allocated worker with a Social Care Team.

To apply you will have:

A relevant social work qualification
Knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings that governs Adult services
Knowledge of theory and practice applicable to social work
IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems
Passion, commitment, and motivation to support the most vulnerable service users in our area

We are seeking applications from experienced workers or those newly qualified within social work and are looking to enhance and further develop their skills and contribute to service development for vulnerable adults.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact our Katherine Mills, Business Support Manager at Katherine_mills@bathnes.gov.uk

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset 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. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.

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.

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Social Worker