Adult Social Care Worker Mental Health

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

Make a real difference in the lives of adults living with severe and enduring mental illness.

Are you passionate about empowering people, promoting independence, and delivering high‑quality social care within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

The Role:

As an Adult Social Care Worker, you will:

• Work with adults with severe and enduring mental illness, promoting wellbeing, independence, and positive outcomes.
• Carry out Care Act 2014 assessments, reviews, risk assessments, and interventions. You will work closely with provider to review packages of care and ongoing care and support needs to ensure our service users are receiving person centred care in line with their identified needs to promote positive outcomes.
• Work closely with social workers on Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest decisions, and safeguarding activity.
• Contribute to Section 117 MHA aftercare planning and ensure statutory duties are met.
• Collaborate with a wide range of professionals, providers, and agencies to deliver excellent, integrated care.
• Review care packages, respond to concerns, and help prevent breakdowns in support.
• Work flexibly across community settings, service users’ homes, and office environments.

This role requires strong communication skills, resilience, and the ability to work independently while managing a diverse and meaningful caseload.

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

You will bring:

• Experience working with adults with mental health needs.
• A strengths‑based, person‑centred approach.
• Confidence working independently and making informed decisions.
• Knowledge of key legislation: Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Sound assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, organisational skills and IT skills .

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.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Social Care and Mental Health, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Vocational qualification or experience to NVQ level 3 or 4 relevant to the service user group or equivalent.
• Significant practical experience of working with in social care and Mental Health.
• Sound assessment skills and ability to analyse eligible needs and think creatively to meet needs under the Care Act 2014 and S117 MHA.
• Knowledge and skills to work in a Trauma informed approach.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, to work confidently with service users, families and other professionals.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports which are consistent and of a high quality.
• Ability to think creatively and ability to prioritise a rapidly changing workload.
• Ability to work without close supervision and recognize personal and professional boundaries to seek advice when appropriate.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding protocols and the thresholds for service users and carers.
• Ability to travel widely throughout North Somerset and out of area.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure certificate (relevant applications and checks will be carried out before any job offer is confirmed).

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.

Apply today and help shape better futures for adults in North Somerset.

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.

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 currently based at The Coast Resource Centre Worle.

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:

Flexible Worker

• 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.

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.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

If you would like more information or an opportunity to learn more about the role, please contact Mel Williams, Recovery Integrated Team Manager Email: MelWilliams@nhs.net or Tel: 01934 523700

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: TBC

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.

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.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.