Qualified Social Worker – Bath and North East Somerset Council – First Response Team

Liquid Personnel; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK seeks a Qualified Social Worker for their First Response Team in Bath. The role involves managing assessments and providing support to service users. A competitive hourly rate of £38 is offered along with a supportive, hybrid working environment. Candidates must hold Social Work England registration and a degree in Social Work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Manageable caseloads

Reflective supervision

Collaborative environment

Diverse caseload

Short-term support focus

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Must have Social Work England registration.
• Eligible to work in the UK required.
• Must hold a full UK driving license.
• Must have post-qualified experience in social work.

Responsibilities

• Manage your time effectively and respond flexibly to service needs.
• Conduct assessments under the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Participate in Multi-Disciplinary meetings and manage initial Safeguarding inquiries.
• Support and cover for the Team Manager and/or Principal Manager.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Ability to work in the UK

Full UK driving license

Post-qualified experience

Education

Degree level or equivalent qualification in Social Work

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Qualified Social Worker – Bath and North East Somerset – First Response Team
Location: Bath and North East Somerset
Rate: £38 per hour

An exciting job role has recently become available at the Bath and North East Somerset Council. They are looking for a new member for their First Response Team.

What will your responsibilities be?

You will take personal responsibility for continuing professional development and maintaining performance levels. You will manage your time effectively and respond flexibly to service needs. You will conduct assessments under the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, working directly with individuals, families, and professionals. Taking charge of Care Planning and offering short-term case management to adults requiring care and support will be part of your role. You will participate in Multi-Disciplinary meetings and manage initial Safeguarding enquiries. Additionally, you will provide support and cover for the Team Manager and/or Principal Manager. Actively participating in the performance management system, including supervision, PAR, team meetings, and service reviews, will be part of your role. You will follow departmental health and safety procedures and develop skills through work experience in various divisional situations, such as secondments, job rotation, and shadowing. Contributing to information management processes and supporting social work students on placement under the direction of the Principal or Practice Manager, acting as a workplace supervisor or Practice Teacher if appropriately trained, will also be expected. You need to understand and integrate into practice the key policies of the council in relation to social care with adults, especially multi-disciplinary working, integration, and whole family approaches.

Benefits of the role:

• Competitive salary: Enjoy a generous hourly rate of £38
• Manageable caseloads: Each team member is valued, with caseloads kept to a level that ensures quality of service
• Reflective supervision: Benefit from robust and reflective supervision that acknowledges and supports your professional development
• Collaborative environment: Your ideas matter. Share them, exhibit best practices, and contribute actively to our continuous improvement ethos
• Diverse caseload: Engage with adults over 18, each presenting unique needs, ensuring a stimulating and varied professional experience
• Short-term support focus: Provide crucial short-term assistance to service users, collaborating with reablement services, triage clinicians at the Care Coordination Centre, and Community Services
• Hybrid working: Experience the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, supported by a team that values connectivity and support

Qualifications and Experiences:

To be successful in this role, you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a full UK driving licence, and have post-qualified experience. A degree level or equivalent qualification in Social Work is also required.

• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*