Social Worker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol City Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their South Community Adult Social Care Team. This role involves collaborating with various sectors to deliver person-centred support, ensuring individuals receive vital assessments and care planning under the Care Act 2014. You will be part of a supportive team focused on professional development and making a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and professional development

Hybrid working arrangements

Annual training budget up to £250

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care including assessments and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of mental capacity assessments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Develop support plans promoting independence.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries and maintain records.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Strength-based Practice

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker – South Community Adult Social Care Team

Bristol City Council | Full-Time |

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the South Community Adult Social Care Team at Bristol City Council. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you will support adults in the community by completing assessments, reviews, and support planning under the Care Act 2014.
You will work in a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with health, housing, and voluntary organisations to deliver person-centred and strength-based support to Bristol’s diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments, carer assessments, and reviews, ensuring individuals receive the right level of support.
• Develop support plans that promote independence, choice, and well-being.
• Complete mental capacity assessments and best interest decisions where required.
• Lead on safeguarding enquiries, working in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Work closely with health, housing, and voluntary sector partners to ensure effective multi-agency support.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in adult social care, including Care Act assessments and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of mental capacity assessments and best interest decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• A commitment to strength-based and person-centred practice.

What We Offer

• A supportive and experienced team environment.
• Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Hybrid working arrangements (subject to service needs).

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV – [e-mail]

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.