North Somerset Council
Company
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
9/7/2025
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Description
Remote Full Time£35,412 - £41,771 per year Reference:
- Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning in line with statutory guidance.
- Apply the Mental Capacity Act and contribute to Best Interest decisions.
- Lead and support safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act.
- Prepare clear, evidence-based reports to support professional decision-making.
- Work collaboratively with individuals, families, health colleagues, providers, and other agencies to deliver coordinated responses to complex needs.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and statutory frameworks.
- Complete Community DoLS applications.
- Participate in weekly duty alongside the lead social worker.
- 2-3 days in the office
- Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
- Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Demonstrable experience in statutory adult social care, particularly within learning disability services.
- Strong working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, and safeguarding legislation.
- Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound, defensible decisions.
- Effective partnership working with multi-disciplinary professionals, individuals, and families.
- Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel.
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Local Government Pension
- Opportunities for professional development
- Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
- Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
- £35,412 - £41,771 per year
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