Social Worker - CHC Team

Part Time - 18.5hrs per week, Fixed Term 12 Months

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, specialist and supportive Continuing Health Care (CHC) Team, at a time when we are continuing to shape and strengthen our local authority approach to CHC, with a clear focus on improving outcomes for citizens in Bristol.

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

You will play a key role in supporting adults with complex health and social care needs through high‑quality assessment, partnership working, and professional challenge where required.

About the Team

We are a dynamic and knowledgeable team who work closely with colleagues across Adult Social Care, the Integrated Care Board (ICB), and CHC Senior Nurses. Our work sits at the interface between health and social care, requiring strong analysis, confidence in decision‑making, and a commitment to equitable and person‑centred practice.

We actively welcome applications from practitioners who:

• Have experience working within CHC, or
• Have a strong interest in CHC and are keen to develop their knowledge and expertise in this specialist area.
• Support, supervision, and learning opportunities are integral to our team culture.

About the Role

The team works with a diverse population of adults with complex and often high‑risk needs, including individuals with:

• Complex physical health conditions
• Mental health needs
• Learning disabilities
• Neurological conditions
• Palliative and end‑of‑life care needs

A key part of the role is supporting individuals, families, and carers to navigate difficult and often emotive decisions, ensuring they are informed, involved, and supported throughout the CHC process. Once assessments are complete, the team works to ensure a smooth transition to the most appropriate service or team for ongoing support and review.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend and complete joint CHC assessments and CHC reviews in partnership with health colleagues.
• Undertake comprehensive Care Act assessments, including proportionate and detailed support planning where required.
• Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest decision‑making.
• Assess and reassess complex health and social care needs.
• Contribute confidently to CHC assessment processes, including DSTs and professional decision‑making.
• Build effective working relationships with ICB colleagues and CHC Nurses.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support to Adult Social Care practitioners and teams regarding:
  - CHC Checklists
  - CHC Assessments
  - Joint Funding applications
• Contribute to the development and improvement of CHC practice, including training and knowledge‑sharing.
• Attend internal MDT meetings and case discussion forums.

What We Offer

• A supportive team environment with regular supervision.
• Opportunity to develop specialist CHC knowledge and skills.
• Meaningful, complex work that genuinely impacts outcomes for citizens.
• Strong partnership working across health and social care.

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

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information please contact: Matthew Allen-Fellows, Team Manager : matthew.allen-fellows@bristol.gov.ukStacey Jones, Senior Practitioner: Stacey.jones@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.

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. Appointments will be made on merit.

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