Social Worker - Adults Locality Team
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Social Worker – Adults Locality Team Somerset Council
Sector: Adult Social Care
Working Pattern: Hybrid (predominantly office & community-based)
The Role We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Adults Locality Team within Somerset Council. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-structured, supportive and fast-paced team that is expanding its workforce.
Wiltshire is embedding a systemic approach and is undergoing positive changes focused on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for individuals and families. You will benefit from a strong supervision culture, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Sector: Adult Social Care
Working Pattern: Hybrid (predominantly office & community-based)
The Role We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Adults Locality Team within Somerset Council. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-structured, supportive and fast-paced team that is expanding its workforce.
Wiltshire is embedding a systemic approach and is undergoing positive changes focused on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for individuals and families. You will benefit from a strong supervision culture, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with professionals across health, voluntary and statutory sectors as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective communication and shared best practice.
- Review, monitor and evaluate care plans and the quality of service provision, responding proactively to changing needs.
- Develop, implement and assess reablement programmes within care packages, promoting independence and positive outcomes.
- Manage your own caseload or specialist projects, ensuring appropriate interventions and timely outcomes.
- Complete risk assessments, safe methods of work practice guides, and raise awareness of a wide range of care-related issues and their implications.
- Undertake visits across the community, including home visits, as required.
- Qualified Social Worker with relevant experience in Adult Social Care
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (or ability to travel via other suitable means)
- Ability to work flexibly, with the role being predominantly office and community-based, alongside some home working
- Free onsite parking
- Competitive pay rates (above neighbouring authorities)
- Clear opportunities for career progression and training
- Supportive management and regular supervision
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- A dedicated personal consultant
- Fast and efficient DBS and compliance process
- Guaranteed weekly pay
- A smooth and supportive registration experience
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