Social Worker (Adults) (Grade 10)
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27.78 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Taunton, Somerset |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job title: Social Worker (Adults) (Grade 10)
Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Hours per week: 37
Location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, Somerset Council
Pay: £27.78 per hour
2 days office, 3 days remote
Work Experience Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Relevant multi-disciplinary Social Care experience within multi-disciplinary team- relevant to needs of post
Evidence of partnership working with other agencies including Social Care Services, Health Services, Voluntary Agencies and/or Education
Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice as defined by Social Work England Guidelines, appropriate legislation and issues relevant to client group.
IT skills to enable effective input, manipulation and retrieval of data and information.
Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)
Qualifications
Essential
Possession of recognised Social Work Qualification � Degreein Social Work (BA), a Masters Degree in Social Work, or equivalent.
Registration with Social Work England
Desirable
Previous experience of working with health professionals
Personal Attributes
Essential
Demonstrates empathy, sensitivity, self- awareness and acceptance of others.
Able to prioritise workload, work with competing deadlines and organise time effectively.
Self-reliant and resilient � able to respond positively to difficult situations
Willingness to embrace organisational change
Access to / use of a vehicle is an essential requirement
Main Responsibilities and Duties
Make ongoing assessments of allocated casesto reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, enabling independence and need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm.
Responsible fora caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with ability and qualifications, receiving and responding to referrals from various sources.
Community Care, integrated careprogramme approach andrisk assessment to work to protect the safety and protection of individuals.
Statutory reviews andcomply with appropriate legislation, policy andprocedures.
Assess client needs in consultation with them and with otherprofessionals and agree levels of support.
The need to engage with people refusing a service who are at risk to self or others.
The need for sensitive negotiation when assessing service users and carers where there is conflict or lack of insight.
Effectively managepeople presenting in crisis needing a quick resolution, using relevant legislation and resources.
Statutory responsibility for the assessment of carers (including young carers) needs and the formulation of a carers care plan.
Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Hours per week: 37
Location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, Somerset Council
Pay: £27.78 per hour
2 days office, 3 days remote
Work Experience Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Relevant multi-disciplinary Social Care experience within multi-disciplinary team- relevant to needs of post
Evidence of partnership working with other agencies including Social Care Services, Health Services, Voluntary Agencies and/or Education
Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice as defined by Social Work England Guidelines, appropriate legislation and issues relevant to client group.
IT skills to enable effective input, manipulation and retrieval of data and information.
Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)
Qualifications
Essential
Possession of recognised Social Work Qualification � Degreein Social Work (BA), a Masters Degree in Social Work, or equivalent.
Registration with Social Work England
Desirable
Previous experience of working with health professionals
Personal Attributes
Essential
Demonstrates empathy, sensitivity, self- awareness and acceptance of others.
Able to prioritise workload, work with competing deadlines and organise time effectively.
Self-reliant and resilient � able to respond positively to difficult situations
Willingness to embrace organisational change
Access to / use of a vehicle is an essential requirement
Main Responsibilities and Duties
Make ongoing assessments of allocated casesto reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, enabling independence and need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm.
Responsible fora caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with ability and qualifications, receiving and responding to referrals from various sources.
Community Care, integrated careprogramme approach andrisk assessment to work to protect the safety and protection of individuals.
Statutory reviews andcomply with appropriate legislation, policy andprocedures.
Assess client needs in consultation with them and with otherprofessionals and agree levels of support.
The need to engage with people refusing a service who are at risk to self or others.
The need for sensitive negotiation when assessing service users and carers where there is conflict or lack of insight.
Effectively managepeople presenting in crisis needing a quick resolution, using relevant legislation and resources.
Statutory responsibility for the assessment of carers (including young carers) needs and the formulation of a carers care plan.