Social Worker - Children in Care
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,862 to £41,771 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bourne Hill, Salisbury, SP1 3UZ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6019 |
Summary
We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking and Experienced Social Worker to become an integral part of our Children in Care Team in the South of Wiltshire (Salisbury). Dedicated to improving the lives of looked-after children and meeting the unique needs of the most vulnerable, we received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in September 2023, with positive inspection feedback for our service.
We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We warmly invite qualified and experienced Social Workers registered with Social Work England to apply! Candidates returning to Social Work after a career break and international social workers are welcomed. We will support you to refresh your skills and re-enter practice confidently as well as practising in the UK.
As part of the Children in Care Team, you will play a vital role in supporting looked-after children and care leavers. You will work closely with children, families, and partner agencies to deliver tailored support, ensuring each child’s needs are met in a safe, inclusive, and empowering way.
We are proactively preparing to meet growing demands while maintaining manageable workloads. To achieve this, we are investing significantly in new positions at the management, Social Worker, and Personal Advisor levels, all aimed at delivering the best possible outcomes for our Children and Families.
We have a package to support our care experienced young people (called the Local Offer) and have creative ways young people can influence our services and enhance inclusion (such as The Leaving Care Forum).
We would value your understanding of the impact of trauma on children, related social care practices, policies, and your thorough knowledge of associated legislation. If you bring prior experience working with children in care, safeguarding, or working with children and young people with disabilities, your application will be highly regarded.
Join our innovative local authority, where you can further your career aspirations. Together, we will continue making a positive impact on the lives of the children and families in Wiltshire.
We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We warmly invite qualified and experienced Social Workers registered with Social Work England to apply! Candidates returning to Social Work after a career break and international social workers are welcomed. We will support you to refresh your skills and re-enter practice confidently as well as practising in the UK.
As part of the Children in Care Team, you will play a vital role in supporting looked-after children and care leavers. You will work closely with children, families, and partner agencies to deliver tailored support, ensuring each child’s needs are met in a safe, inclusive, and empowering way.
We are proactively preparing to meet growing demands while maintaining manageable workloads. To achieve this, we are investing significantly in new positions at the management, Social Worker, and Personal Advisor levels, all aimed at delivering the best possible outcomes for our Children and Families.
We have a package to support our care experienced young people (called the Local Offer) and have creative ways young people can influence our services and enhance inclusion (such as The Leaving Care Forum).
We would value your understanding of the impact of trauma on children, related social care practices, policies, and your thorough knowledge of associated legislation. If you bring prior experience working with children in care, safeguarding, or working with children and young people with disabilities, your application will be highly regarded.
Join our innovative local authority, where you can further your career aspirations. Together, we will continue making a positive impact on the lives of the children and families in Wiltshire.
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