Social Worker

North Somerset Council; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Professional development

Inclusive staff groups

Additional annual leave

Job summary

North Somerset Council is seeking a permanent full-time experienced Social Worker to join the Enhanced Support Team. The team supports the most vulnerable adults using a trauma-informed, person-centred approach across the North Somerset area.

You'll undertake needs assessments, care coordination, safeguarding, and multi-agency collaboration, with a flexible hybrid working pattern and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in statutory adult social care.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and make sound decisions.
• Clear, high-quality written communication required.

Responsibilities

• Complete needs assessments under Care Act 2014 with outcome-focused care planning.
• Carry out carers assessments and safeguarding enquiries.
• Coordinate care with multi-agency partners to meet needs and outcomes.
• Prepare clear, evidenced-based reports for decision making.
• Identify and manage risks and review support arrangements.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England registered

Statutory adult social care experience

Strong communication

Autonomous working

Risk management

Mentoring/peer support

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Welcome to North Somerset Council’s Web Recruitment page where you will find details of our current vacancies. If you experience any issues completing your application, or require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please call the Human Resources Team on 01275 888788 or email [e-mail] . To advertise on this page, please contact Human Resources.

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Package Package: Permanent 27 days annual leave per annum, rising to 32 days per annum after 5 years' service - Mobile Worker

Job category/type Adult Social Care and Housing

Date posted 08/09/2026

Job reference ASHC0472

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full-time experienced Social Worker to join a new Adult Social Care team. The Enhanced Support Team (EST) covers the whole of North Somerset the teams focus is to work with a core group of people who are the most vulnerable adults in the area needing a trauma informed approach. We work alongside a person who may need more longer-term involvement from adult care. We support adults with multiple health and social care needs utilising a strength based and person-centred approach. Ensuring the person, their networks and partner agencies are involved to create person centred support planning meeting eligible needs and outcomes. The Enhanced Support Team consists of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Adults Social Care Workers.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing needs assessments under the Care Act 2014, support planning to meet outcomes, mental capacity assessments and best Interest processes, risk assessments, reviews.
• Completing carers assessments.
• Support and undertake S42 safeguarding enquiries.
• Prepare clear, evidenced-based reports to inform professional decision making.
• Care coordination - engaging a multi-agency team to aid all aspects of support planning, risk management and improve access to services.
• Supporting individuals to navigate complex situations and drawing in targeted support from other agencies.
• Work with Brokerage and providers to source appropriate care and support with consideration of financial parameters.
• Complete Community DoLs applications (in line with recent case law)
• Identify the need for Multi Agency Risk Management (MARM) referrals and supporting MARM reviews.
• Complete Court of Protection welfare applications
• Transitions for young people who do not meet criteria for the Adult Transitions Team.
• Working alongside Occupational Therapist/ASCW’S in the team to ensure a person has a streamline approach to their intervention.
• Review and monitor support arrangements feedback any concerns regarding quality of care.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies procedures and statutory frameworks.
• Manage a defined caseload, prioritising work effectively and working with autonomy.

We offer:

• Access to regular reflective supervision which empowers you to make evidence informed professional judgements drawing on the latest research, theories, legislation, and policy frameworks.
• Learning and Development programme, Quality Assurance Framework and membership to Research in Practice (RIP): providing every member of staff access to their resources.
• Opportunities to access various training to enhance your skills, knowledge and performance as well as providing the opportunity to train in specific areas and access to regular legal and practice updates.

We are passionate about peer learning and offer group supervision and peer support groups where you can share your experience and learn from others.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

This position is based at the Town Hall Weston-super-Mare.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 0-1 day in the office
• Includes field workers who primarily work remotely.
• Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Adult Social Work and working with people who may have experienced significant past trauma, we are looking for someone who possesses the following skills and experience:

• Qualified Social Worker registered or due to be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience of working in statutory adult social care.
• Ability to manage a complex case load and make sound, defensible decisions.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation including Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience of effective multiagency working
• Strong communication skills and ability to produce high-quality written work
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload, manage risk and meet deadlines.
• Experience of working with adults who may self-neglect, hoard, have difficulty engaging with social care, people with multiple interacting health conditions, drug and alcohol misuse etc
• Experience of the CHC and joint funding processes.
• Experience of supporting and mentoring others or contributing to service development
• Experience of working with providers and brokerage.
• Successful completion of ASYE.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet .

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.