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Social Worker

Job details
Posting date: 28 August 2025
Salary: £39,144 to £41,110 per year
Additional salary information: Inclusive of 5% Market Supplement
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 September 2025
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Wiltshire Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 4850

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Summary

Salary: £39,144 - £41,110 (Inclusive of 5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: To be confirmed after shortlisting



Adult Community Team - Inspiring Independence, Nurturing Wellbeing

Are you a compassionate Social Worker who has completed an ASYE programme and is looking for a rewarding role? Join us and be part of a team committed to redefining our services, focusing on our customers' well-being and satisfaction. We offer professional growth opportunities and provide flexibility for work-life balance.

Adult Community Team North is a large and supportive team consisting of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Social Care Practitioners covering the areas in North Wiltshire.

We work with adults in need over the age of 18 actively listening, collaborating and tailoring plans to enhance well-being. We partner with healthcare providers to prevent crises, emphasising existing support for independence. Our approach seeks local, sustainable solutions and offers diverse intervention and prevention opportunities.

Registration with Social Work England is a must. Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication are essential. Your updated knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding vulnerable adults, and an in-depth understanding of Health and Social Care legislation and policy context are vital.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

This position comes with a 5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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