Adult Social Care Worker – Mental Health

North Somerset Council; West Wick; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in West Wick is looking for an Adult Social Care Worker to support adults with severe mental illnesses. This position includes conducting assessments, developing care plans, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have a relevant vocational qualification, sound assessment skills, and the ability to work independently. The role offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and a supportive workplace culture focused on inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension

Opportunities for professional development

Dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience in social care and mental health.
• Ability to analyse needs under the Care Act 2014.
• Knowledge to work in a Trauma informed approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and intervention for adults with severe mental illness.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Sound assessment skills

Excellent communication and listening skills

Ability to think creatively

Knowledge of safeguarding protocols

Ability to work without close supervision

Education

Vocational qualification or experience to NVQ level 3 or 4

Job description

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and experienced Adult Social Care Worker

in the Recovery & Social Care integrated Mental Health service with North Somerset

You will be working with adults of working age with severe and enduring mental illness providing a strengths based perspective within a multi disciplinary setting. You will undertaking duties under the Care Act 2014 including assessments and reviews, work closely with social workers in the team to carry out capacity assessments, best interest decision-making, safety assessments, and provide interventions to maximise independence and wellbeing for the people in our service. You will work closely with other professionals and agencies and ensure people using our service receive an excellent standard of social care alongside their mental health care. You will work within key legislative frameworks such as the Care Act (2014), The Mental Health Act (1983) and Mental Capacity Act (2005). In this role, you will undertake a number of diverse specialist or technical activities for adults with care and support needs within organisational and legislative frameworks or assessments from other professionals. You will work closely with external partners and providers of social care reviewing care plans and care provision and responding accordingly to any Safeguarding concerns. Work is face paced but never boring, you will use skills that would be gained through formal qualifications and/or considerable relevant work experience. Roles at this level are expected to work unsupervised for much of the time, accessing and assessing information independently and can be undertaken by telephone, face to face in the community, office base or in service users home.

Key Responsibilities

• To work within the community Mental Health Recovery and Social Care Reviewing team to provided support and intervention for people with severe and enduring mental illness within the remit of adult social care within the integrated team. To work as part of MDT around the person to promote mental wellbeing, reduce and mitigate risk and promote positive outcomes for service uses.
• To work with service users and families/carers to provide advice and support, assess risk and care needs of service users under the Care Act 2014 and S117 MHA to develop a framework for care plans/programme of intervention to meet their needs. To provide support to service users and providers to help maintain packages of support and resolve issues when they arise to avoid breakdown in care.
• To identify Safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately, contributing to both NHS and Local authority Safeguarding enquiries.
• With support of senior’s and social workers carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decision making.
• To undertake a full range of social care and statutory tasks, provide social care knowledge within the integrated team.
• To provide timely review in line with N-Somerset organisational procedures/polices, statutory duties and Avon & Wiltshire Partnership.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

This position is currently based at The Coast Resource Centre Worle.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

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• 2-3 days in the office
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Social Care and Mental Health, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria

• Vocational qualification or experience to NVQ level 3 or 4 relevant to the service user group or equivalent.
• Significant practical experience of working with in social care and Mental Health.
• Sound assessment skills and ability to analyse eligible needs and think creatively to meet needs under the Care Act 2014 and S117 MHA.
• Knowledge and skills to work in a Trauma informed approach.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, to work confidently with service users, families and other professionals.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports which are consistent and of a high quality.
• Ability to think creatively and ability to prioritise a rapidly changing workload.
• Ability to work without close supervision and recognise personal and professional boundaries to seek advice when appropriate.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding protocols and the thresholds for service users and carers.
• Ability to travel widely throughout North Somerset and out of area.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure certificate (relevant applications and checks will be carried out before any job offer is confirmed).

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

If you would like more information or an opportunity to learn more about the role, please contact Mel Williams, Recovery Integrated Team Manager Email: [e-mail] or Tel: [phone]

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: Week commencing 9th Feb 2026

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.