Social Worker (Adults) (Grade 10)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27.78 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Shepton Mallet, Somerset |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Nations Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BT
United Kingdom
Somerset Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £27.78 per hour
minimum 2 days in office
What You Will Be Good At
Work Experience Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Relevant multi-disciplinary Social Care experience within multi-disciplinary team- relevant to needs of post
Evidence of partnership working with other agencies including Social Care Services, Health Services, Voluntary Agencies and/or Education
Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice as defined by Social Work England Guidelines, appropriate legislation and issues relevant to client group.
IT skills to enable effective input, manipulation and retrieval of data and information.
Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)
Desirable
A variety of experiences working with relevant client group including Learning Disabilities
Supervisory experience
Understanding of social care resources and provision available beyond statutory agencies
Awareness of government guidance and legislative changes across broad range of Social Service issues
Qualifications
Essential
Possession of recognised Social Work Qualification � Degreein Social Work (BA), a Masters Degree in Social Work, or equivalent.
Registration with Social Work England
Desirable
Previous experience of working with health professionals
Personal Attributes
Essential
Demonstrates empathy, sensitivity, self- awareness and acceptance of others.
Able to prioritise workload, work with competing deadlines and organise time effectively.
Self-reliant and resilient � able to respond positively to difficult situations
Willingness to embrace organisational change
Access to / use of a vehicle is an essential requirement
What You Will Deliver
Key tasksand responsibilities:
To undertake assessments of risk and care needsin relation to service usersand carers so that, within relevant legislation, appropriate action is taken, monitored and reviewed effectively.
Main Responsibilities and Duties
Make ongoing assessments of allocated casesto reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, enabling independence and need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm.
Responsible fora caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with ability and qualifications, receiving and responding to referrals from various sources.
Community Care, integrated careprogramme approach andrisk assessment to work to protect the safety and protection of individuals.
Statutory reviews andcomply with appropriate legislation, policy andprocedures.
Assess client needs in consultation with them and with otherprofessionals and agree levels of support.
The need to engage with people refusing a service who are at risk to self or others.
The need for sensitive negotiation when assessing service users and carers where there is conflict or lack of insight.
Effectively managepeople presenting in crisis needing a quick resolution, using relevant legislation and resources.
Statutory responsibility for the assessment of carers (including young carers) needs and the formulation of a carers care plan.
Prepare and present reports as necessary to facilitate properdecisions being made in respect of service users.
Provide information, written assessments, reports and statements to support other service professionals, managers and agencies in making decisions related to care.
Maintain client records to a highstandard in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures.
Job location Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BT
United Kingdom
Somerset Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £27.78 per hour
minimum 2 days in office
What You Will Be Good At
Work Experience Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Relevant multi-disciplinary Social Care experience within multi-disciplinary team- relevant to needs of post
Evidence of partnership working with other agencies including Social Care Services, Health Services, Voluntary Agencies and/or Education
Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice as defined by Social Work England Guidelines, appropriate legislation and issues relevant to client group.
IT skills to enable effective input, manipulation and retrieval of data and information.
Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)
Desirable
A variety of experiences working with relevant client group including Learning Disabilities
Supervisory experience
Understanding of social care resources and provision available beyond statutory agencies
Awareness of government guidance and legislative changes across broad range of Social Service issues
Qualifications
Essential
Possession of recognised Social Work Qualification � Degreein Social Work (BA), a Masters Degree in Social Work, or equivalent.
Registration with Social Work England
Desirable
Previous experience of working with health professionals
Personal Attributes
Essential
Demonstrates empathy, sensitivity, self- awareness and acceptance of others.
Able to prioritise workload, work with competing deadlines and organise time effectively.
Self-reliant and resilient � able to respond positively to difficult situations
Willingness to embrace organisational change
Access to / use of a vehicle is an essential requirement
What You Will Deliver
Key tasksand responsibilities:
To undertake assessments of risk and care needsin relation to service usersand carers so that, within relevant legislation, appropriate action is taken, monitored and reviewed effectively.
Main Responsibilities and Duties
Make ongoing assessments of allocated casesto reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, enabling independence and need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm.
Responsible fora caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with ability and qualifications, receiving and responding to referrals from various sources.
Community Care, integrated careprogramme approach andrisk assessment to work to protect the safety and protection of individuals.
Statutory reviews andcomply with appropriate legislation, policy andprocedures.
Assess client needs in consultation with them and with otherprofessionals and agree levels of support.
The need to engage with people refusing a service who are at risk to self or others.
The need for sensitive negotiation when assessing service users and carers where there is conflict or lack of insight.
Effectively managepeople presenting in crisis needing a quick resolution, using relevant legislation and resources.
Statutory responsibility for the assessment of carers (including young carers) needs and the formulation of a carers care plan.
Prepare and present reports as necessary to facilitate properdecisions being made in respect of service users.
Provide information, written assessments, reports and statements to support other service professionals, managers and agencies in making decisions related to care.
Maintain client records to a highstandard in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures.