Social Worker (Adults Sensory Impairment)

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol City Council invites dedicated social workers to join the Sensory Impairment team, delivering essential services to adults with sensory impairments. This full-time position promises a competitive salary and encourages professional growth in a supportive environment focused on individual needs and community well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working

Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Health and Wellbeing Plans

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
• Passionate about strengths-based and person-centred social care.
• Motivated and adaptable with a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop tailored care plans.
• Advocate for individuals to empower their decision-making.
• Monitor changing needs and develop support plans.

Skills

Advocating choice and control

Person centred care

Collaborative spirit

Education

Social Work qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

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Social Worker (Adults Sensory Impairment), Bristol

Client: Bristol City Council

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Permanent/Full Time

Social Worker with Post Qualification Award (inc. PEPS (1&2), Deaf Blind Assessors, BIA, AMHP) BG12: £41,511 - £44,711

Join our dedicated Sensory Impairment team at Bristol City Council and be part of a team that truly cares.

Are you a passionate social worker eager to expand your knowledge and skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills are celebrated, your growth is nurtured, and transparency is key? If so, we want you on our exceptional team!

Our dedicated Sensory Impairment Team in Bristol is looking for compassionate and skilled professionals to join us in delivering life-enhancing services.

We work directly with adults who are visually impaired, hard of hearing, deaf, or deafblind, providing tailored support in line with the Care Act 2014. Our multi-disciplinary team includes Social Workers, Customer Services Officers, Rehabilitation Officers (Visual Impairment), and an Equipment and Rehabilitation Officer.

Working closely together, we offer specialist advice, rehabilitation, and practical support to help individuals achieve their goals and maintain independence. We take pride in our collaborative, learning-focused environment, where team members actively support each other's professional growth and development.

In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience with assistive technology and apps that enable individuals to live more independently. You’ll build in-depth knowledge of working with people who have a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) and will work closely with our Rehabilitation Officers to help maximise independence.

You’ll also enhance your deaf awareness and deepen your understanding of the barriers people face when accessing services, equipping you to advocate more effectively for those you support.

Our Vision for Adult Social Care

acts as our ‘north star’. We use as a starting point for everything we do. Working in Adult Social Care you will play a big part in ensuring that people who draw on our support, will receive the help they need, that is tailored to them and driven by what is important to them.

The Role:

As a social worker in Adult Social Care, you'll play a crucial role in assessing and addressing the diverse needs of our community, navigating the varied challenges our vibrant city provides. Your responsibilities will also include:

• Conducting assessments and reviews, developing tailored care plans for people and carers, ensuring their unique needs and priorities are addressed.
• Advocating choice and control, you'll empower individuals to make decisions and manage risks, ensuring services are organised in alignment with their preferences and needs.
• Upholding professional standards continuously as our service evolves, you'll monitor changing needs, develop support plans, utilise resources, and ensure Social Care remains future-ready through creative use of assistive tech.

You will:

• Be a qualified social worker who is registered with Social Work England, you will have a Social Work qualification. Or you are an undergraduate completing your social work degree and are awaiting your results and/or your SWE registration.
• Be passionate about strengths based, person centred social care, you will also have a proven talent for co-production and involving people in decision-making and building on their strengths.
• Be highly motivated and adaptable with a collaborative spirit for building relationships and working in diverse environments.

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, with opportunities for pro-rata arrangements and job sharing.
• Generous Rewards: Enjoy a competitive rewards package, featuring flexible working, an exceptional Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. Explore more about our benefits or visiting.
• Career Development: Benefit from our commitment to supporting your career progression in a modern and agile workplace, including protected CPD time.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a vibrant and supportive environment that values your collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence.
• Wellbeing: We want to promote a positive culture of encouraging colleagues to adopt healthier lifestyle choices, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Health and Wellbeing Plans.

Why Bristol?

• Fast Paced and Dynamic: Join a vibrant and fast-paced environment that thrives on innovation and collaboration.
• City of Hope: Explore our short film to gain insights into our vibrant city and diverse populations.