Social Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Are you looking to work for a welcoming, friendly team that will thoroughly support you! The Bath Social Care Team is looking for passionate individuals to join a team focused on excellent social care, where you will be an integral part of our multi-professional provision in Adult Social Care.

About Us- As a social worker, your work will be rewarding, and you will enjoy the challenges that come with practicing in the World Heritage site of Bath. As an Adult Social Care Community Team, we work with a wide range of people with varying presenting needs. This provides excellent opportunities for developing social work skills and knowledge. The team is experienced, supportive, and reflective, consisting of social workers, social care practitioners, occupational therapists, and administrators.

About You-

Assess the needs of service users and carers, understanding their priorities and circumstances, and plan, implement, and evaluate outcomes, working with and for individuals.

Identify and deliver genuine person-centred, strengths-based support, connecting service users and their families with suitable community resources and services.

Support people to make their own decisions, championing the principles of choice and control to have services organised and risks managed in ways that are right for them.

Understand what really matters to our service users, families, and their carers, and work closely with the community and partner agencies, supporting individuals in a positive and responsive way.

Work in line with best practice legislation to promote the wellbeing and dignity of service users and take necessary and statutory action in accordance with safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults.

Commit to maintaining your professional standards as our service continues to develop and enable the creative use of resources, including assistive technology.

We Will Expect You To-

Be highly motivated, passionate about social care, creative, and committed to your own continuous professional development. Be able to work under pressure, be legally literate, and have a good understanding of strengths-based, personalised social work.

Have strong assessment and analysis skills, as well as the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications and Requirements-

You must be qualified with a social work degree or equivalent and be a registered social worker with Social Work England.

We welcome applications from Social Work students who are about to graduate but have not yet registered with SWE.

A full UK driving license and access to a car are often required for client visits.

The legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits of the Role-

• Diverse Experience
• Holistic Support
• Professional Development
• Community Impact
• Supportive Environment
• Career Progression

Join us and make a difference in the community. Contact Information: If you would like to have a conversation about the role, please contact Suzanne Michael, Team Manager-Bath Social Care at Suzanne_michael@bathnes.gov.uk.

Interview date: TBC

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

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Address

Cleeve Court

Bath

Bath and North East Somerset

BA2 1RS

Employer's website

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)