Adult Social Care Practitioner, Neighbourhoods (Adults)

Help people build on their strengths, remain independent and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

Salary: Grade 12, £8,783 to £9,847 per annum, pro-rata (Full time Equivalent £29,542 to £33,119 per annum).

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 11 hours per week

Location: Taunton

Closing date: 15th October 2026

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Adult Social Care Practitioner to join our team in Taunton on a part-time basis, working 11 hours per week. 

You will work alongside adults, carers, colleagues and partner organisations to assess needs, review care and support arrangements, and identify strengths-based solutions that promote independence. Working under the supervision of a manager, you will help ensure that proportionate and sustainable support is in place in line with the Care Act 2014. 

How You'll Make a Difference

• Complete assessments and reviews with adults and carers, focusing on their strengths, goals and the resources available within their communities. 

• Provide clear information and advice about community services, health, housing, welfare benefits and voluntary or user-led support. 

• Co-produce personalised, outcome-focused support plans, including direct payments and commissioned services where appropriate. 

• Manage an agreed caseload, organise and prioritise your work, and respond appropriately to changing levels of risk and need. 

• Work closely with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, health colleagues, providers and other partners to coordinate effective support. 

• Recognise and escalate safeguarding, capacity or high-risk concerns, seeking professional guidance when required. 

• Maintain accurate and timely records and contribute to peer forums, audits, supervision and ongoing service improvement. 

What You'll Bring

• Experience of working in a caring or supportive role, whether paid or voluntary. 

• An understanding of the rights of adults and carers, with the confidence to advocate on their behalf. 

• Empathy, respect and the ability to adapt your communication to meet individual needs. 

• The ability to work independently, use your initiative and balance competing priorities. 

• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records. 

• A commitment to learning, reflective practice, supervision and your own professional development. 

• The ability to travel to the homes of adults and carers as required for the role. 

Why Join Us?

At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life. 

• 28 days’ annual leave, pro rata, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave. 
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK’s most enhanced and secure pension schemes. 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow. 
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services. 
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work. 

Find out more about working at Somerset Council:
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-at-somerset-council/

Further Information

• This is a part-time role offering 11 hours per week. The working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate in line with service needs. 
• The role is based in Taunton and will involve travel to meet adults and carers in their homes and community settings. 
• 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.

• This post is subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

• If you currently work for Somerset Council, please apply through the internal SuccessFactors careers page. 

• Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We can only proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. 

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Michelle Thorne, Service Manager, via email: Michelle.Thorne@somerset.gov.uk

You can find a copy of the job description here: Adult Social Care Practitioner - Job Description - AG1045

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications, so please do not delay in applying. 

Req: 1492/FG