Social Worker

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated social worker to join its community team. The role focuses on delivering strengths-based social work, conducting assessments, and developing support plans for adults and carers. Applicants should be committed to promoting wellbeing and independence, while safeguarding vulnerable individuals. Excellent collaboration skills with multi-agency partners are essential. This position offers the chance to positively impact the local community and contribute to meaningful public service.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments with adults and carers.
• Lead or contribute to safeguarding enquiries.
• Develop and review person-centred support plans.
• Carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments.
• Manage an allocated caseload effectively.
• Complete high-quality case recording and reports.
• Work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Provide professional advice and advocacy to access community resources.

Job description

About the Team & Role

To deliver high-quality, strengths-based social work with adults and carers within a locality community team. The postholder will undertake proportionate assessments, support planning and review, safeguard adults in line with B&NES procedures, and promote wellbeing, independence, and inclusion. The role supports B&NES vision for personalised, preventative, and community-focused care, working in partnership with individuals, families, and multi-agency colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments with adults and carers, identifying needs, risks, outcomes, and community assets to inform proportionate intervention.
• Lead or contribute to Care Act s.42 safeguarding enquiries, applying Making Safeguarding Personal, multi-agency collaboration, and defensible decision-making.
• Develop, implement, and review person-centred support plans that promote wellbeing, independence, and least-restrictive options, ensuring timely progression of work.
• Carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest decisions, supporting DoLS processes in line with legal requirements and B&NES practice guidance.
• Hold and manage an allocated caseload, using professional judgement to prioritise work, produce clear, outcome-focused plans and ensure cases move forward without delay.
• Complete high-quality case recording, risk assessments, and professional reports in accordance with B&NES standards, policies, and statutory guidance.
• Work collaboratively with carers, families, health colleagues, housing, community organisations, and voluntary sector partners to support holistic, integrated planning.
• Provide professional advice, early intervention, prevention, and advocacy, enabling access to community resources and local support to reduce or delay formal care needs.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council

Working at Bath and 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.