Date: 22 Jul 2026
Location: Shepton Mallet, GB, BA4 5BT
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Company: Somerset Council
Closing date: 19/08/2026
Transform lives, champion independence & support young people as they move into adulthood.
Build your career. Make a difference. Empower futures.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of our Transition to Adult Social Care service, supporting young people as they move from Children’s to Adult services. This is a unique role where your social work values, professional curiosity and relationship-based practice are key to achieving positive, long-term outcomes.
Location: Mendip
Starting salary £37,280 rising annually, currently up to £41,777
Full time, 37 hours per week.
Ideal opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking for their next step
30 days annual leave entitlement
Applications are welcomed from experienced Social Workers. Please note, due to current service capacity, we are unable to support Social Workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) within this team.
Role Purpose
As a Social Worker within the Transition to Adult Social Care team, you will support young people and their families as they prepare for adulthood, ensuring a smooth and person-centred transition into adult services.
You will undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, mental capacity assessments, safeguarding enquiries and Court of Protection work, supporting individuals to live as independently as possible.
This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with young people, focusing on strengths-based approaches and enabling positive, long-term outcomes as they move into adult life.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and their families at a pivotal stage in their lives, this role offers a supportive and innovative environment to grow and develop.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments, reviews and support planning, including risk assessment
Complete Mental Capacity Assessments, Safeguarding Enquiries and Court of Protection work
Manage a varied caseload, ensuring plans are personalised, outcome focused, proportionate and reviewed regularly
Work directly with young people and families, promoting independence and informed decision-making
Undertake carers assessments in line with statutory responsibilities
Respond to referrals and urgent situations as part of a Triage system, including crisis intervention
Prepare clear, professional assessments and reports to inform decision-making
Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver coordinated, person-centred support
Contribute to service decision-making, including care planning and resource allocation
Maintain accurate and timely records in line with legislation and policy
What We’re Looking For – Essential Skills/Experience
We’re looking for social workers who are committed to person-centred, strengths-based practice and who are passionate about supporting young people transitioning to adult social care services.
You will have:
A recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England
Experience or strong interest in working with adults
Ability to manage risk and make sound professional decisions
Strong communication skills, including working with individuals with a range of communication needs
Ability to work collaboratively across agencies while maintaining a clear social work perspective
Commitment to promoting independence, dignity and inclusion
About the Team/Service
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Transition to Adult Social Care Team and be part of the ongoing My Life My Futures programme; developing your practice within a team that values reflection, learning and development.
You will join a busy, supportive and experienced Transition team, which sits within the wider Learning Disabilities service working alongside Social Workers and Adult Social Care Practitioners.
You will work within a collaborative, multi-agency environment, building strong relationships with Children’s Social Care, the SEND Team, Education partners, health colleagues and local services
The team focuses on enabling young people to:
Consider how they would like their adult life to look
Raise their aspirations and the aspirations of their families
Live as independently as possible
Remain connected to their communities
Have choice and control over their lives
Additional Information
Please Note: We may consider offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to suitably qualified overseas social workers who are already residing in the UK. To be eligible, applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Sponsorship will be assessed as part of the recruitment process. This is only available to candidates currently living in the UK, as unfortunately we are unable to provide resettlement support.
Due to the nature of the role and the geographical area of the service across Somerset, which is a largely rural county, with limitations around public transport the ability to be able to travel to any location is essential. Therefore, applicants must have full access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact: Helen Readdy – Recruitment & Engagement Officer, Adults –
[email protected]
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don’t delay, apply today!
(If you are an internal applicant, please apply via the internal careers site)
A full job description can be found here: Adults Social Worker - Job Description - RP258
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice as defined by Social Work England Guidelines, appropriate legislation and issues relevant to client group.
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Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).
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Understanding of social care resources and provision available beyond statutory agencies.
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Awareness of government guidance and legislative changes across broad range of Social Service issues.
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Relevant multi-disciplinary Social Care experience within multi-disciplinary team - relevant to needs of post.
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Evidence of partnership working with other agencies including Social Care Services, Health Services, Voluntary Agencies and/or Education.
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A variety of experiences working with relevant client group including Learning Disabilities.
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Supervisory experience.
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Previous experience of working with health professionals.
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Possession of recognised Social Work Qualification – Degree in Social Work (BA), a master’s degree in social work, or equivalent.
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Registration with Social Work England.
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Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).
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Demonstrates empathy, sensitivity, self- awareness and acceptance of others.
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Able to prioritise workload, work with competing deadlines and organise time effectively.
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Self-reliant and resilient – able to respond positively to difficult situations.
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Willingness to embrace organisational change.
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Access to / use of a vehicle is an essential requirement.
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