Social Worker, South Locality Team

TN United Kingdom; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a permanent Social Worker to join a supportive Adult Social Care Team in Weston-super-Mare. This role involves working within key legislative frameworks to support individuals with care needs, promoting their independence and wellbeing. The organization values professional growth, offering mentoring and a comprehensive learning program. With a strong commitment to staff development and community service, this position is ideal for both experienced and newly qualified social workers looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Flexible working arrangements

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on shopping and travel

Annual conference for staff

Opportunities for skill development

Family leave options

Qualifications

• Experience in Care Act Assessments and Mental Capacity Assessments.
• Ability to work within legislative frameworks and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act Assessments and co-produce care plans.
• Work in partnership with individuals and multi-agency partners.

Skills

Social Work

Care Act Assessments

Mental Capacity Assessments

Safeguarding

Person-Centred Planning

Education

Degree in Social Work

ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment)

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Posted:

26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Social Worker to join a well-established and supportive Adult Social Care Team based at Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare with hybrid working. The team covers Weston, Worle areas and surrounding villages.

We welcome applicants who are Experienced Social Workers and those who are Newly Qualified. We have an excellent ASYE programme for those who are newly qualified or already undergoing their ASYE. Our mentoring programme will enable professional growth and stimulate your professional curiosity, assuring outstanding practice.

About the role

Working within key legislative frameworks including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Mental Health Act 1983, you will make defensible decisions in partnership with people with care and support needs, supporting them to take positive risks to promote and balance their independence, safety, and wellbeing.

As a Social Worker, you will undertake Care Act Assessments and co-produce care and support plans with individuals, identifying their strengths and assets to determine person-centred outcomes. You will undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and be involved in Best Interest Decision making. You will hold a manageable caseload and share responsibility for coordinating safeguarding enquiries in a person-centred way.

You will use your social work knowledge, skills, and values to promote the rights and choices of people with care and support needs.

You will work in close partnership with people with care and support needs, their families, carers, and multi-agency partners to achieve desired and eligible outcomes.

We offer:

• Access to regular reflective supervision which empowers you to make evidence-informed professional judgments drawing on the latest research, theories, legislation, and policy frameworks.
• The freedom to practice in a truly strength-based way, recognizing the importance of prevention and going beyond traditional case management.
• Full Learning and Development programme, Quality Assurance Framework, and membership to Research in Practice (RIP), providing access to resources.
• Opportunities to access various training to enhance your skills, knowledge, and performance, as well as specific area training and legal and practice updates.
• Annual conference for Social Care staff with high-profile speakers, demonstrating our investment in staff and providing reflection and challenge opportunities.

About us

We are passionate about peer learning, offering group supervision and peer support groups to share experiences and learn from others.

We hold an annual conference for Social Care staff with high-profile speakers, reflecting our commitment to staff development and practice improvement.

We invest in a team approach, recognizing individuals' commitments through an Annual Staff Awards event.

Our Social Workers are valued for their skills, knowledge, and experience, crucial for delivering outstanding services to the most vulnerable residents in North Somerset.

About you

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Our vision

Our council vision is ‘an open, fairer, greener North Somerset’ with three key priorities:

• A thriving and sustainable place
• A council which empowers and cares about people
• An open and enabling organization.

Our values

Our organizational values guide our work and services, developed collaboratively with elected members, emphasizing:

• Integrity
• Respect
• Innovation

We offer:

• Family leave options
• A pension scheme with employer contributions, life cover, and ill-health protection
• Opportunities for skill and knowledge development
• Generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32, plus bank holidays and optional extra days)
• Discounts on shopping, days out, travel, and gym memberships
• Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme access