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Social Worker (Adults) (Grade 10)

Somerset Council

31st August 2026 - 23rd November 2026
£27.78 per hour
The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4DY
Change Management
Empathy
Communication
Supervision
Multi-disciplinary teamwork
Adult Social Worker

Role

Who You Are A dedicated and empathetic social worker registered with Social Work England, possessing a recognized Social Work qualification. You are experienced in working within multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with various agencies like Social Care Services, Health Services, and Voluntary Agencies. You have the ability to speak fluent English as required by legislation and possess strong IT skills for effective data management.

What the Job Involves The role involves undertaking assessments of risk and care needs for service users and carers, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. You will manage a caseload of varying complexity, conduct ongoing assessments, and engage with individuals and families to develop and implement care plans. Responsibilities include statutory reviews, negotiating service responses, collaborating with various agencies, and promoting equality, diversity, and rights. You will also contribute to team meetings, act as a link worker, and participate in professional development programs.

Skills

  • Multi-disciplinary social care experience
  • Partnership working
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation
  • Fluency in English
  • IT and data management skills
  • Risk and care needs assessment
  • Crisis management
  • Report writing and record keeping
  • Effective communication
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