Social Worker – Advice, Information & Assessment Service – Bristol Council

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Advice, Information & Assessment Service – Social WorkerPay rate – £35 UmbrellaBristol City Council

”Bristol City Council is launching an exciting new Advice, Information and Assessment Service (AIAS) – our re-designed front-door Multi-Disciplinary Team created to reduce waiting lists, improve access to support, and deliver high-quality, face-to-face practice across the city.We’re looking for confident, experienced Social Workers who are ready to step straight into project work and make an immediate impact.”

What you’ll be doing

  • Carrying out face-to-face Care Act assessments
  • Completing Mental Capacity Assessments and leading best-interest decisions
  • Responding to and progressing Safeguarding S42 Enquiries, ensuring adults at risk are protected
  • Delivering advice, signposting and preventative work, offering early support that makes a difference
  • Working at pace to reduce backlogs and streamline access to Adult Social Care
  • Collaborating within a proactive MDT, problem-solving and driving positive outcomes
  • Using excellent planning and time-management skills to manage a dynamic workflow

What you’ll bring

  • Strong experience within Adult Social Care
  • Confident safeguarding practice, including S42 work
  • Competence in MCA and best-interest decision-making
  • Ability to work quickly, creatively and collaboratively
  • Great organisational skills with the resilience to prioritise competing demands
  • Registration with Social Work England
  • A motivated, ready-to-go mindset suited to fast-paced project work

Benefits of working for Hoop:

  • 20 years’ experience in the social work market
  • A local specialist agency based in Cardiff, with roles across South Wales, West Wales and South West England
  • Exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities
  • A Welsh-speaking consultant available if you’d prefer to discuss your job search in Welsh
  • PAYE or Umbrella payroll options – whichever suits you best
  • Twice-weekly payroll
  • A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with wider team support when needed
  • We actively supply every Local Authority across South and West Wales, as well as clients across South West England
  • Earn £200 for every successful friend or colleague you refer
  • Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, like birthday gifts
  • DBS and compliance support to help keep the process smooth and straight forward

A relevant Social Work Qualification Registration with Social Care Wales Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS 3 Years of referencing Driving license with access to a car Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body – Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.

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Posted: October 6th, 2026