Social Worker (CoS Available) at Wiltshire Council

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to take on a role combining leadership and skill development? Join Wiltshire Council’s dynamic Adult Community team supporting individuals aged 18+ living with physical disabilities, chronic conditions, autism, and sensory impairments.

• Employer: Wiltshire Council
• Job Title: Social Worker
• Location: United Kingdom
• Salary: £43,454 to £45,536 per year (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement)
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Closing Date: 05 August 2025

Main Duties

• Collaborate with individuals, families, and caregivers to conduct Care Act 2014 assessments and evaluate needs.

• Manage both short-term and long-term cases.

• Lead safeguarding inquiries and handle Court of Protection matters.

• Work closely with healthcare and multidisciplinary professionals.

• Support carers in complex situations.

• Record information and activity accurately and timely in social care records.

• Maintain up-to-date local knowledge of services to signpost and advocate for customers.

• Apply council policies to support planning, risk management, and legal compliance (Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Continuing Health Care guidance).

• Chair Best Interests meetings as required by the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

• Provide advice and support to colleagues to meet legal and procedural requirements.

• Identify adults at risk and undertake safeguarding investigations under section 42 of the Care Act.

• Provide monthly one-to-one supervision to allocated staff and support newly qualified social workers (ASYE).

• Participate in Practice Education Professional Standards (PEPS) training and supervise student placements.

• Represent the council in multi-disciplinary settings and prepare reports for court hearings.

• Follow all corporate and departmental policies and contribute to team development and service improvement.

• Organize and lead peer group development sessions.

• Engage in supervision and appraisal processes, ensuring continuous professional development.

• Act as a professional ambassador for the council in all interactions.

About Wiltshire Council

Wiltshire Council’s Adult Community teams offer support and intervention to people aged 18+ with diverse needs. The council fosters a supportive environment with a commitment to career development, flexible working, and monthly supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree or equivalent experience/skills; ITQ 2 or equivalent IT skills; professional qualification required for role.

• Desirable: Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Practice Educator, Best Interests Assessor, Approved Mental Health Professional).

Experience

• Essential: Registered Social Worker with Social Work England; strengths-based social work with adults; safeguarding expertise; strong interpersonal and communication skills; proficient in Microsoft and electronic social care record software; able to write clear, complex reports; fluent English.

• Desirable: Experience in formal supervision and appraisal; post-qualification learning and development; professional development evidence; supervisory experience.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

• This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

• Applications from candidates needing Skilled Worker visa sponsorship will be considered. For details, see the UK Visas and Immigration website.

• Skilled worker applicants must provide criminal record certificates from all countries of residence over the past 10 years where applicable.

UK Registration

• Applicants must have current UK professional registration. More info at the NHS Careers website.

How to Apply

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