Adults Social Worker - Front Door Assessment Team Bristol
Location: Bristol
Service: Advice, Information & Assessment Service (New Front Door Team)
Contract: Project role
Discipline: Adult Social Care
Be Part of Something Bold, Fresh & Transformative
This is a unique opportunity for experienced Adults Social Workers to join a newly redesigned Front Door service in Bristol at the very start of its journey.
The Advice, Information and Assessment Service has been created to reduce waiting lists, improve access to support and deliver high‑quality, face‑to‑face practice for adults across the city. This is project work with purpose - ideal for social workers who thrive on pace, innovation and visible impact.
If you're ready to step straight into project work and make an immediate difference, this role offers the chance to help shape a new front door model for Adult Social Care in Bristol.
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 and supported effectively
Delivering advice, information, signposting and preventative interventions
Providing early support that makes a real difference
Working at pace to reduce backlogs and streamline access to Adult Social Care
Collaborating within a proactive multidisciplinary team
Problem‑solving creatively to drive 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 enquiries
Sound knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act
Experience with Best Interest decision‑making
Ability to work quickly, creatively and collaboratively
Excellent organisational skills and resilience to manage competing priorities
Social Work England registration
Confidence working in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment
Why This Role?
Help design and deliver a new front door service for Bristol
See your impact from day one
Work within a collaborative, forward‑thinking MDT
Be part of a project focused on better access, better support and stronger outcomes
Ideal for social workers who enjoy challenge, pace and meaningful change
Apply or Refer
If you're interested, apply today or contact Davina Cripps:
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Know someone suitable? Refer them and earn £300 when they're successfully placed.
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