Bristol City Council | Full-Time |
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the South Community Adult Social Care Team at Bristol City Council. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you will support adults in the community by completing assessments, reviews, and support planning under the Care Act 2014.
You will work in a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating with health, housing, and voluntary organisations to deliver person-centred and strength-based support to Bristol’s diverse communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake Care Act assessments, carer assessments, and reviews, ensuring individuals receive the right level of support.
- Develop support plans that promote independence, choice, and well-being.
- Complete mental capacity assessments and best interest decisions where required.
- Lead on safeguarding enquiries, working in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Work closely with health, housing, and voluntary sector partners to ensure effective multi-agency support.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory requirements.
- Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
- Experience in adult social care, including Care Act assessments and safeguarding.
- Knowledge of mental capacity assessments and best interest decision-making.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
- A commitment to strength-based and person-centred practice.
- A supportive and experienced team environment.
- Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Hybrid working arrangements (subject to service needs).
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV – Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Payroll service twice a week.
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.
