Social Worker

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic council dedicated to improving lives in the community. As a Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality services to vulnerable adults. This position offers the chance to work within various teams, including Learning Disability, Autism, and Social Care Assessment, contributing to tailored care and support plans. Ideal candidates will be passionate about making a difference, equipped with a relevant social work qualification and a commitment to enhancing the lives of those they serve. This role is perfect for both experienced professionals and newly qualified social workers looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant social work qualification is mandatory.
• Knowledge of the legal framework governing adult services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable young adults with learning disabilities.
• Assess and support adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Knowledge of Legislative Framework

Social Work Theory and Practice

IT Skills

Passion for Supporting Vulnerable Users

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

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

This is a rolling advert and will be checked weekly for new applications.

We have exciting opportunities for qualified Social Workers to join our adult social care teams based in Bath and North East Somerset.

We are committed to being a dynamic and creative Local Authority, working hard to think differently about how we approach our work with our residents. We are deeply committed to providing tailored high quality services and our practice is values-driven with a strong ethos of people-focussed interventions.

Our adult social care teams cover a variety of services including:

Learning Disability Team (Transitions)

The LD team undertake first adult care assessments and reviews with vulnerable young adults with learning disabilities, and their carers, and to work with service users to create care and support plans which meet their needs. This is a specific role working with young people (16-25) with the appearance of social care needs transitioning into adult care.

You will be based out of Radstock but will work across the whole of Bath and North East Somerset region.

Autism Team

The Autism team are responsible for assessing and supporting adults who have been diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), in line with the Care Act 2014.

You will be based out of the Civic Centre in Keynsham but will work across the whole of Bath and North East Somerset region.

Social Care Assessment Team

The social care assessment team are a short-term service providing support to service users after discharge from hospital, working closely with the reablement service as part of the discharge to assess model.

You will be based primarily in Peasedown St John, Bath but will work across the whole of Bath and North East Somerset region.

First Response Team

Is the point of contact for members of the public and professionals who require contact with Adult Social Care, and the person is either not known to the service or they are known but do not have an allocated worker with a Social Care Team.

To apply you will have:

• A relevant social work qualification
• Knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings that governs Adult services
• Knowledge of theory and practice applicable to social work
• IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems
• Passion, commitment, and motivation to support the most vulnerable service users in our area

We are seeking applications from experienced workers or those newly qualified within social work and are looking to enhance and further develop their skills and contribute to service development for vulnerable adults.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact our Katherine Mills, Business Support Manager at [e-mail]

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

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