Social Workers

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Peasedown St. John; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in Peasedown St. John is seeking a qualified social worker to manage a caseload of clients requiring long-term support following hospital discharge. The ideal candidate will have experience in assessments and a thorough understanding of relevant legislation. You will work closely with various health and social care teams to deliver a person-centred service. The role offers a manageable caseload, regular supervision, and access to flexible working tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Manageable caseload

Regular supervision

Access to Research in Practice

Flexible working tools

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the Care Act 2014.
• Experience of completing Care Act assessments.
• IT skills to operate standard electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of clients receiving interim care.
• Complete care assessments and support planning.
• Work closely with the Hospital Social Care Team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-agency working

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Job description

About the role

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

The Pathways social care team works with adults who have had reablement support following a hospital discharge and are identified to require long term support. The team consist of a Team Manager, Social Workers, social care practitioners and admin staff.

We complete holistic Care and Support assessments, Carers Assessments, Support Plans and initial reviews. Working closely with the Hospital Social Care Team, reablement team, and other organisations: health, housing, service providers, and the Community Wellbeing Hub to help meet your identified outcomes.

The post holder will manage their own caseload of clients who are currently reserving interim care following a discharge home with the reablement service.

You will complete care assessments, support planning, initial reviews and safeguarding. Applicants need to have very strong organisational skills to manage and prioritise their work effectively and in a timely way and will be committed to working as part of a team to support colleagues in delivering a person centred service that is responsive to the needs of BANES residents.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Safeguarding Adults procedures.
• Understanding of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and hospital discharge pathways.
• Knowledge of community resources, care and support services and funding arrangements.
• Experience of working with care management systems including data quality and recording.
• Experience of completing Care Act assessments, support plans, reviews, Mental Capacity assessments and safeguarding.
• Experience of multiagency working.
• Knowledge of preventative, community, technology and a range of support that can prevent, reduce and delay the need for social care services.

What you can expect

• A comprehensive induction
• Manageable caseload
• Regular supervision – at a minimum of monthly one to one
• ½ day per month to complete CPD
• Access to Research in Practice
• Laptop and iPhones to promote flexible working, to enhance your work-life balance
• A stable leadership team

To apply you will have

• A relevant social work qualification and post qualifying experience
• Knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings that governs Adult Social Care
• Knowledge of theory and practice applicable to social work
• IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems

Interested to find out more?

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Magdaline Robinson, Team Manager, [e-mail] and [phone].

Interview date: 09/01/2025

Please, no agencies.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.