Social Worker

Bath River Line; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Social Worker in Bath, where you will contribute to improving people's lives through excellent social care. This role offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will assess needs, deliver tailored support, and work in accordance with best practice legislation.

Benefits

Diverse Experience

Holistic Support

Professional Development

Community Impact

Supportive Environment

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Must be a registered social worker with Social Work England.
• UK driving license and access to a car are often required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of service users and plan outcomes.
• Deliver person-centred, strengths-based support.
• Work within safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults.

Skills

Assessment skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Person-centred support

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Job description

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

Are you looking to work for a welcoming, friendly team that will thoroughly support you! The Bath Social Care Team is looking for passionate individuals to join a team focused on excellent social care, where you will be an integral part of our multi-professional provision in Adult Social Care.

About Us

As a social worker, your work will be rewarding, and you will enjoy the challenges that come with practicing in the World Heritage site of Bath. As an Adult Social Care Community Team, we work with a wide range of people with varying presenting needs. This provides excellent opportunities for developing social work skills and knowledge. The team is experienced, supportive, and reflective, consisting of social workers, social care practitioners, occupational therapists, and administrators.

About You

Assess the needs of service users and carers, understanding their priorities and circumstances, and plan, implement, and evaluate outcomes, working with and for individuals.

Identify and deliver genuine person-centred, strengths-based support, connecting service users and their families with suitable community resources and services.

Support people to make their own decisions, championing the principles of choice and control to have services organised and risks managed in ways that are right for them.

Understand what really matters to our service users, families, and their carers, and work closely with the community and partner agencies, supporting individuals in a positive and responsive way.

Work in line with best practice legislation to promote the wellbeing and dignity of service users and take necessary and statutory action in accordance with safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults.

Commit to maintaining your professional standards as our service continues to develop and enable the creative use of resources, including assistive technology.

We Will Expect You To

Be highly motivated, passionate about social care, creative, and committed to your own continuous professional development. Be able to work under pressure, be legally literate, and have a good understanding of strengths-based, personalised social work.

Have strong assessment and analysis skills, as well as the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications And Requirements

You must be qualified with a social work degree or equivalent and be a registered social worker with Social Work England.

We welcome applications from Social Work students who are about to graduate but have not yet registered with SWE.

A full UK driving license and access to a car are often required for client visits.

The legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits Of The Role

• Diverse Experience
• Holistic Support
• Professional Development
• Community Impact
• Supportive Environment
• Career Progression
  
  

Join us and make a difference in the community. Contact Information: If you would like to have a conversation about the role, please contact Suzanne Michael, Team Manager Bath Social Care at [e-mail].

Interview date: TBC

Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered.

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

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at

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

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced 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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