Adult Social Care Worker Mental Health

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About Us

At North Somerset Council we value our staff wellbeing, creating a balanced work and home life, offering support and opportunities to develop your career. As a Council, we are committed to providing high-quality services to our community and to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us, develop your career and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

Make a Real Difference; Transform Lives, Support Mental Health Recovery and Promote Independence, whilst Working Alongside an Established Social Work Team to Build Your Own Career in Mental Health Social Care.

Are you passionate about mental health, social care, and helping people achieve greater independence? Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your knowledge of statutory social care while working alongside experienced Social Workers within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team? If so, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Integrated Recovery & Social Care Mental Health Service in North Somerset, supporting adults of working age with complex mental health needs. You'll play a vital role in helping people live meaningful, fulfilling lives while developing specialist knowledge and practical experience across key areas of adult social care legislation and mental health practice.

We are looking for a committed and skilled Adult Social Care Worker to join our integrated Recovery & Social Care Mental Health Service in North Somerset. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with adults of working age who have complex mental health needs, helping them to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic, fast‑paced, and supportive MDT where your social care expertise truly matters.
• Work autonomously while still benefiting from the guidance of experienced seniors and social workers.
• Make a meaningful impact through strengths‑based practice, person‑centred planning, and high‑quality statutory work.
• Enjoy a varied role—no two days are the same—with opportunities to develop specialist skills in mental health social care.
• Opportunities to develop your career.

The Role:

As an Adult Social Care Worker, you will work with adults experiencing severe and enduring mental illness, supporting them to maximise independence, maintain community connections, and achieve positive outcomes. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will hold your own caseload whilst receiving support, guidance, and opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues.

You will:

• Undertake strengths-based assessments of care and support needs under the Care Act 2014.
• Complete reviews of care and support plans to ensure services remain person‑centred, outcome‑focused, and responsive to changing needs.
• Work closely with providers, service users, carers, and families to promote high-quality care and support.
• Support Social Workers with Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Decisions, and safeguarding enquiries.
• Contribute to Section 117 Aftercare Planning and help ensure statutory responsibilities are fulfilled.
• Review commissioned services and packages of care, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes and promote independence.
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals and partner agencies to deliver coordinated care.
• Respond proactively to emerging risks and prevent breakdowns in support wherever possible.

The role includes working across community settings, service users' homes, and office-based environments.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide strengths based Assessments of care and support needs and risks under the Care Act 2014 and S117 MHA, working collaboratively with service users and carers.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, contributing to both NHS and Local Authority enquiries.
• Support Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decision‑making alongside senior staff.
• Deliver a full range of statutory and social care tasks, offering specialist knowledge within the integrated team.
• Complete timely reviews in line with North Somerset policies, procedures, and statutory frameworks.

Who We’re Looking For

We're seeking a motivated, compassionate, and skilled individual who is passionate about both mental health and social care. This role would particularly suit someone who:

• Wants to develop their knowledge and experience of statutory Adult Social Care.
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Is interested in progressing their career within mental health social care.
• Is confident building positive working relationships with service users, carers, and partner agencies.
• Thrives in a rewarding and fast‑paced environment.

Whether your background is in social care, mental health support, or a related field, your passion and commitment to improving lives will be at the heart of your success in this role.

Essential Criteria:

• A vocational qualification or experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 relevant to the service user group.
• Significant experience working within social care and/or mental health services.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to analyse needs, risks, and outcomes effectively.
• Experience of applying strengths‑based and person‑centred approaches.
• An understanding of trauma‑informed practice and recovery‑focused care.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• The ability to write clear, accurate, and high‑quality assessments and reports.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Confidence working independently whilst recognising when to seek advice and support.
• Knowledge of adult safeguarding procedures and thresholds.
• Good IT skills.
• The ability to travel throughout North Somerset and occasionally outside the area.
• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Ready to make a difference? If you’re motivated, compassionate, and eager to contribute to a high‑performing integrated mental health service, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role. This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 2-3 days in the office
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.

Training is provided to help balance work‑life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in‑office days for collaboration.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Interview Date: Week commencing 28th September 2026.