Social Worker

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. Bath and North East Somerset Council are looking to recruit a fully qualified Social Worker (Level 2) to join our Adult Social Care continuing health care service (CHC) This exciting, specialist position will play a vital role in the identification across all adult care service user groups of people with health care needs which may be above those which can be lawfully met through the Care Act 2014. With the support and guidance of the CHC Team Manager you will play an active role in carrying out CHC assessments alongside a CHC Nurse Assessor and making joint recommendations regarding each person’s eligibility for full NHS funding. The identification of people whose needs could be most appropriately met through joint health and social care funding is also required. This role will suit someone who has successfully completed their ASYE and ideally has some knowledge and experience of what continuing health care entails. A full induction programme will be provided alongside ongoing professional development opportunities. For more information please call Andrew Banks, Team Manager/CHC Social Care Lead on 07973 834263 or via email Andrew_Banks@Bathnes.gov.uk

Interview date

TBC Please no agencies. *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. Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Why Bath and North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.

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//jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality,

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//beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.