Social Worker (Adults) (Grade 10)
Somerset Council
Role
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a compassionate and empathetic professional who possesses a degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work and is registered with Social Work England. You have strong analytical skills, the ability to manage a complex caseload, and are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and the rights of individuals. You have a self-reliant and resilient nature, able to handle difficult situations calmly, and are willing to adapt to change.
What the Job Involves
As a Social Worker in Adult Services, you will be responsible for conducting risk and care needs assessments for service users and carers, formulating care plans, and ensuring their implementation and review. You will manage a caseload, making ongoing assessments and engaging with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Your role will involve statutory duties, crisis management, report preparation, and collaborative working with external agencies to deliver quality care services. You will also contribute to service development and innovation, support other professionals, and provide regular supervision to less experienced staff.
Skills
- Relevant social care experience
- Partnership working with agencies
- Knowledge of legislation and social care practice
- Fluent in English
- IT proficiency for data handling
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Workload prioritization and time management
- Self-reliance and resilience
- Effective communication and negotiation
- Creative problem-solving
- Supervisory experience (desirable)
- Experience with Learning Disabilities (desirable)