Social Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Bath and North East Somerset Adult’s Social Care are an innovative Local Authority focused on strengths-based assessment and person-centred support. We are committed to providing person-centred support that promotes personal independence and wellbeing. Our practice is values-driven and evidence-based with a strong ethos of empowerment and independence.

We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our Adult Care Locality Team in North East Somerset, based in Midsomer Norton. You will join a dedicated team including a Service Lead, Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, Social Care Practitioners, and administrative staff.

About the Team & Role

To deliver high-quality, strengths-based social work with adults and carers within a locality community team. The postholder will undertake proportionate assessments, support planning and review, safeguard adults in line with B&NES procedures, and promote wellbeing, independence, and inclusion. The role supports B&NES’ vision for personalised, preventative, and community-focused care, working in partnership with individuals, families, and multi-agency colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

1. Undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments with adults and carers, identifying needs, risks, outcomes, and community assets to inform proportionate intervention.
2. Lead or contribute to Care Act s.42 safeguarding enquiries, applying Making Safeguarding Personal, multi-agency collaboration, and defensible decision-making.
3. Develop, implement, and review person-centred support plans that promote wellbeing, independence, and least-restrictive options, ensuring timely progression of work.
4. Carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest decisions, supporting DoLS processes in line with legal requirements and B&NES practice guidance.
5. Hold and manage an allocated caseload, using professional judgement to prioritise work, produce clear, outcome-focused plans and ensure cases move forward without delay.
6. Complete high-quality case recording, risk assessments, and professional reports in accordance with B&NES standards, policies, and statutory guidance.
7. Work collaboratively with carers, families, health colleagues, housing, community organisations, and voluntary sector partners to support holistic, integrated planning.
8. Provide professional advice, early intervention, prevention, and advocacy, enabling access to community resources and local support to reduce or delay formal care needs.

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 Neville Blyth, Team Manager, Email: Neville_Blyth@BATHNES.GOV.UK

Interview date: 16/01/2026

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.

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

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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

The Hollies

Midsomer Norton

Bath and North East Somerset

BA3 2DT

Employer's website

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