Social Worker (Adults) (Grade 10)
Somerset Council
Social Worker Adult Services
Who You Are
You are a dedicated social worker with a strong commitment to promoting social change and problem-solving in human relationships. You hold a recognized Social Work Qualification and are registered with Social Work England. Your professional experience includes working with multi-disciplinary teams and a wide range of agencies focusing on adult social care and learning disabilities. You demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and resilience, and are willing to embrace organizational change. As a creative thinker, you prioritize your workload and can respond positively to challenging situations.
What the Job Involves
As a Social Worker with Adult Services, you will conduct detailed Care Act reviews and reassessments for adults with learning disabilities. You will make face-to-face visits to various settings, gathering evidence and assessing care and support needs. Your responsibilities include analyzing information from various sources, recording professional rationale, and ensuring assessments are person-centered and strengths-based. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring timely and evidence-based funding and care planning outcomes. The role requires attendance at Somerset office locations at least two days per week and being able to travel across Somerset.
Skills
- Multi-disciplinary social care experience
- Partnership working with agencies
- IT proficiency for data management
- Fluent English communication
- Significant post-qualifying experience
- Strong analytical skills and professional judgment
- Ability to work autonomously
- Experience with Care Act and CHC processes
- Strong interpersonal relationships
- Problem-solving and decision-making