Social Worker (Adults)

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Job reference VAC008812 Date posted 04/09/2026 Application closing date 27/09/2026 Location Various Locations Salary BG11: £41,177 - £43,149 BG12: £44,253 - £46,579 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care Attachments Social Worker (Adults) BG12 - JD (5) (1) (3).pdf Social Worker (Adults) BG12 - PS (5) (1) (3).pdf Social Worker BG11 - JD (4) (1) (3).pdf Social Worker BG11 - PS (4) (1) (3).pdf

We currently have social work vacancies within our Community Social Work Teams, our Hospital Discharge Teams and our Advice, Information and Assessment Service.

Social Worker with Post Qualification Award (inc. PEPS (1&2), Deaf Blind Assessors, BIA, AMHP) BG12: £44,253 - £46,579

Up to £8,000 relocation package available

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and you can make a real difference to the lives of adults in Bristol?

We currently have Social Worker vacancies within our Community Social Work Teams, Hospital Discharge Teams, and our Advice, Information and Assessment Service. These teams play a vital role in supporting adults across the city, undertaking strengths-based assessments, promoting independence, and delivering high-quality social care services.

We are seeking experienced Social Workers who are passionate about supporting adults, achieving positive outcomes, and delivering statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Our Vision for Adult Social Care

Our Vision for Adult Social Care acts as our north star. We use as a starting point for everything we do. Working in Adult Social Care you will play a big part in ensuring that people who draw on our support, will receive the help they need, that is tailored to them and driven by what is important to them.

The Role:

As a Social Worker in Adult Social Care, you'll play a crucial role in assessing and addressing the diverse needs of our community, navigating the varied challenges our vibrant city provides. Your responsibilities will also include:

• Conducting assessments and developing tailored care plans for service users and carers, ensuring their unique needs and priorities are addressed.
• Advocating choice and control, you'll empower individuals to make decisions and manage risks, ensuring services are organised in alignment with their preferences and needs.
• Upholding professional standards continuously as our service evolves, you'll monitor changing needs, develop support plans, utilise resources, and ensure Social Care remains future-ready through creative use of assistive tech.

You will:

• Be a qualified social worker who is registered with Social Work England, you will have a Social Work qualification. Or you are an undergraduate completing your social work degree and are awaiting your results and/or your SWE registration.
• Be passionate about strengths based, person centred social care, you will also have a proven talent for co-production and involving people in decision-making and building on their strengths.
• Be highly motivated and adaptable with a collaborative spirit for building relationships and working in diverse environments.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, with opportunities for pro-rata arrangements and job sharing.
• Generous Rewards: Enjoy a competitive rewards package, featuring flexible working, an exceptional Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. Explore more about our benefits here or visiting Rewards and benefits (bristol.gov.uk) .
• Career Development: Benefit from our commitment to supporting your career progression in a modern and agile workplace, including protected CPD time.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a vibrant and supportive environment that values your collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence.
• Wellbeing: We want to promote a positive culture of encouraging colleagues to adopt healthier lifestyle choices, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Health and Wellbeing Plans.

Why Bristol?

• Fast Paced and Dynamic: Join a vibrant and fast-paced environment that thrives on innovation and collaboration.

Please note this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, Disabled, LGBTQ+, and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.