Immediate Start Available Job Alert - CHC Social Worker (Adults) - Somerset Council Salary: £315 Per Day Hours: 37 Hours Working Schedule: Monday to Friday Contract Length: 12 Months Location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY 2 Days on Site – Rest from Home. Job Details The postholder must have in-depth knowledge of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) eligibility, including the lawful limits of local authority provision under section 22 of the Care Act 2014, and extensive experience completing CHC assessments and the Decision Support Tool (DST) across a range of settings. As a core member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will represent the local authority perspective, constructively challenge to support robust decision-making, and consider potential joint funding arrangements. Job Description – Social Worker Key Responsibilities Undertake ongoing assessments of allocated cases, reflecting individual circumstances, risks, strengths, and needs, promoting independence while safeguarding service users from significant harm. Manage a caseload of varying complexity, appropriate to experience and qualifications, receiving and responding to referrals from multiple sources. Apply Community Care legislation, the Integrated Care Programme Approach, and risk assessment frameworks to protect individuals’ safety and wellbeing. Complete statutory assessments, reviews, and care planning in compl...