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Qualified Social Worker|Adult Social Care - Learning Disabilities
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Somerset, Somerset County, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-06
Listing for:
Community Care Live
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-06
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Mental Health, Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Healthcare
Human Services/ Social Work, Mental Health, Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
in Somerset, paying up to £38 ph ! Hybrid Working!
- Location: Somerset
- Rate: £38 ph
- Working Arrangements: Flexible / Hybrid - 2 days on site. expected travel within Somerset.
We are currently seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team in Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with strong Learning Disability practice experience and a solid background in Adult Social Care.
The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking assessments, reviews and reassessments, identifying eligible care and support needs, and making evidence-based decisions that support positive outcomes for adults.
Key Responsibilities:- Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and reassessments for adults with care and support needs.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
, contributing professional Social Work expertise. - Identify and evidence eligible care and support needs in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance.
- Undertake robust, evidence-based assessments and demonstrate strong analytical skills.
- Exercise professional judgement and make defensible, proportionate decisions
. - Work effectively with Social Care, Health Services, voluntary organisations and other partner agencies.
- Consider and contribute to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes, including Checklists and Decision Support Tool (DST) assessments.
- Understand and navigate joint funding arrangements and the boundaries between health and social care responsibilities.
- Challenge funding decisions appropriately where evidence and professional rationale support doing so.
- Maintain accurate records and effectively use IT systems for recording, retrieving and managing information.
- Manage a varied workload, working autonomously and at pace while maintaining professional standards.
- Travel across Somerset as required and attend the office at least two days per week
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Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:
- Your own dedicated specialist consultant
- Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
- Prompt and reliable payroll
- Free DBS and compliance service
- £500 referral fee
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