Social Workers

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

About the role:

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.

We are seeking applications from social workers who have:

• 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.

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, magdaline_robinson@bathnes.gov.uk and (01225) 394082.

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

Why Bath and 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 and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. 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

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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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

Peasedown Care Co-ordination Centre

Peasedown St John

Bath and North East Somerset

BA2 8SG

Employer's website

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