Social Worker
| Posting date: | 28 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,035 to £44,711 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £41,511 to £44,711 ( £21.52 to £23.17 per hour)+Welcome Payment- Pay Award Pending |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | BA1 3QE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RITM0219214 |
Summary
At Bath & North-East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
This role comes with a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade – a thank-you for joining our permanent team. This bonus is paid upon successful completion of your probation and is subject to eligibility.
Make a Difference Every Day – Join Our Mental Health Social Work Team!
Are you passionate about supporting older adults with mental health needs? Do you thrive in a collaborative, person-centred environment where your professional development is valued? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for two dedicated Social Workers to join our dynamic and compassionate Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Bath and North-East Somerset (BaNES). Whether you're an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified social worker ready to make your mark, this is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful.
About the Team
Our team is part of a recently transformed service aligned with the Community Mental Health Framework. We support older adults experiencing mental ill health and complex neurodegenerative conditions, helping them live safely and independently.
We are a truly integrated, multi-disciplinary team made up of professionals from both the local authority and the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP). You’ll work alongside nurses, psychologists, medics, allied health professionals, and support workers in a collaborative, co-located environment.
We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people living with disabilities.
About the Role
We are recruiting for two Social Worker II positions:
One based in Midsomer Norton, covering rural North -East Somerset
One based in Bath, covering the city area
Flexibility to work across both locations and the wider BaNES area is essential.
As a Social Worker II, you will:
Manage a varied caseload, including complex and higher-risk cases
Undertake assessments of need and risk, and develop strengths-based, outcome-focused care plans
Lead safeguarding enquiries and contribute to multi-agency decision-making
Work collaboratively across health and social care to deliver high-quality, person-centred support
We are also open to applications from newly qualified social workers with relevant experience and a passion for working with older adults. We will fully support your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). Please see role profile for RP257_Social Worker I.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
A registered Social Worker with Social Work England
Experienced in working with individuals with complex mental health needs
Knowledgeable in adult social care, safeguarding, and mental health legislation
A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
Committed to anti-discriminatory practice and person-centred care
You’ll need a full driving licence and the ability to travel across the area.
Interested?
If you’d like to find out more or have an informal chat about the role, please contact:
Kimberley Bennett, Interim Team Manager – Kimberley.bennett@nhs.net
Beccy Pracownik – Rebecca.pracownik2@nhs.net or phone 01225 371411
Interview Date: 01/09/2025
No agencies, please.
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
This role comes with a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade – a thank-you for joining our permanent team. This bonus is paid upon successful completion of your probation and is subject to eligibility.
Make a Difference Every Day – Join Our Mental Health Social Work Team!
Are you passionate about supporting older adults with mental health needs? Do you thrive in a collaborative, person-centred environment where your professional development is valued? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for two dedicated Social Workers to join our dynamic and compassionate Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Bath and North-East Somerset (BaNES). Whether you're an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified social worker ready to make your mark, this is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful.
About the Team
Our team is part of a recently transformed service aligned with the Community Mental Health Framework. We support older adults experiencing mental ill health and complex neurodegenerative conditions, helping them live safely and independently.
We are a truly integrated, multi-disciplinary team made up of professionals from both the local authority and the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP). You’ll work alongside nurses, psychologists, medics, allied health professionals, and support workers in a collaborative, co-located environment.
We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people living with disabilities.
About the Role
We are recruiting for two Social Worker II positions:
One based in Midsomer Norton, covering rural North -East Somerset
One based in Bath, covering the city area
Flexibility to work across both locations and the wider BaNES area is essential.
As a Social Worker II, you will:
Manage a varied caseload, including complex and higher-risk cases
Undertake assessments of need and risk, and develop strengths-based, outcome-focused care plans
Lead safeguarding enquiries and contribute to multi-agency decision-making
Work collaboratively across health and social care to deliver high-quality, person-centred support
We are also open to applications from newly qualified social workers with relevant experience and a passion for working with older adults. We will fully support your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). Please see role profile for RP257_Social Worker I.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
A registered Social Worker with Social Work England
Experienced in working with individuals with complex mental health needs
Knowledgeable in adult social care, safeguarding, and mental health legislation
A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
Committed to anti-discriminatory practice and person-centred care
You’ll need a full driving licence and the ability to travel across the area.
Interested?
If you’d like to find out more or have an informal chat about the role, please contact:
Kimberley Bennett, Interim Team Manager – Kimberley.bennett@nhs.net
Beccy Pracownik – Rebecca.pracownik2@nhs.net or phone 01225 371411
Interview Date: 01/09/2025
No agencies, please.
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
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