North Somerset Council

Job descriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for registered Social Workers to work within the North Somerset Single Point of Access Team. Various hours are currently available up to full time. About usNorth Somerset includes the coastal towns of Weston-super-Mare, Portishead and Clevedon as well as the beautiful North Somerset Countryside. North Somerset borders Bristol at the gateway to the South West and offers a great environment in which to live and work. North Somerset Council is a forward-thinking organisation committed to promoting independence for those living in North Somerset as well as modernising our services to be able to meet our future demands. The Single Point of Access service provides timely advice, information and triage of referrals received to adult care and community health services, in addition to community based care management clinics. Single Point of Access is recognised as critical in the delivery of effective, time sensitive services to the...

Job descriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent 18.5-hour Adult Social Care Worker/ Social Worker to work alongside Deaf/Deafblind people in North Somerset. If you are a qualified Social Worker, the starting salary would be commensurate of your Social Work qualification. You will join a well-established and supportive Adult Social Care Locality Team where you can be based either in Castlewood, Clevedon or the Town Hall Weston Super Mare with hybrid working available. Please be advised that the Clevedon office will be closed by 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset. Your overarching remit will be to work alongside the Deaf community across North Somerset working with Deaf people with British Sign language as their first language. You will need: A passion for working with the Deaf community in a strength-based way.Good knowledge of Deaf...

Job descriptionOur vision for our children and young people - To make North Somerset a truly great place for children and young people to thrive; where all have the best possible life and opportunities, including those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged and/or have special educational or additional needs.There are many reasons why North Somerset is an attractive place for Social Workers to live, work and visit. For most, the district is renowned for its wonderful natural assets, including part of the Mendip Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The vision and commitment of Children’s Service in North Somerset ensures that a high quality and child centred approach, and clear model of practise based on building effective relationships - ensuring the right help at the right time. Every Child should grow up in a safe and loving home, where they can feel supported to navigate through challenges that life presents. We are committed to help children, young people and their families who are...

Job descriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Social Worker to join a well-established and supportive Adult Social Care Team based at Town Hall, Weston- super- Mare with hybrid working. The team covers Weston, Worle areas and surrounding villages. We welcome applicants who are Experienced Social Workers and those who are Newly Qualified. We have an excellent ASYE programme for those who are newly qualified or already undergoing their ASYE. Our mentoring programme will enable professional growth and stimulate your professional curiosity assuring outstanding practice. About the roleWorking within key legislative frameworks including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983, you will make defensible decisions in partnership with people with care and support needs, supporting them to take positive risks in order to promote and balance their independence, safety and wellbeing. As a Social worker you will be undertaking Care Act...

Job descriptionWe are looking to recruit Social Workers for our new Assessment Team in North Somerset Childrens social care. The assessment team will work alongside the Front Door and undertake any new section 47 investigations as well as assessments when they are identified at the Front Door. About the roleThe social worker post will include responding to immediate safeguarding concerns and undertaking visits to family homes as well as schools, nurseries etc. You will be expected to complete work within statutory guidance and will be supported through supervision from your line manager. This role will require experienced social workers who have worked within assessment team previously or have substantial knowledge around assessment and section 47 investigations. As well as social workers who may need support. There may be times when you are required to support the Front Door in triaging referrals and there may also be times when you are requested to support other areas. However,...

Job descriptionWe are seeking a permanent social worker to work in alongside our new Assessment, Kinship and Support Team. This successful applicant will join a team with a range of roles and responsibilities. About the roleWe are a small team of seven, we are passionate about what we do and are excited to expand and develop our service. This role will predominantly be assessing and supporting Kinship carers and prospective Foster Carers, we are ever expanding our service and are looking for someone who wants to come of this journey with us. Within our team we are responsible for the following. Assessment of Kinship Foster Carers, this includes Viability Assessments and full assessments.Special Guardianship SupportSupervising new Kinship Foster Carers prior to them transferring to Fostering team.Assessment of prospective Foster Carers (Form F assessments) This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an...

Job descriptionAre you looking for the opportunity to join a progressive hospital discharge Social Work team? As a result of a new project to provide a Social Work presence in our acute hospitals we are looking for experienced Social Workers to join us.About the roleOur Hospital Discharge Assessment Team (HDAT) provides adult social care support, in line with the Care Act 2014 and with regard to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, to residents of North Somerset who have ongoing social care needs and are: Preparing to leave hospital after an in-patient stay, Preparing to leave the community-based Discharge to Assess (D2A) service following a recent hospital discharge, Preparing to leave the Reablement Service following a recent hospital and D2A discharge. The team consists of Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Adult Social Care Workers. Staff undertake Care Act assessments, mental capacity and best interest assessments. Staff identify eligible needs and...