Social Worker
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,841 to £48,035 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (Inclusive of 15% market supplement) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Trowbridge, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5789 |
Summary
Salary: £45,841 - £48,035 (Inclusive of 15% market supplement)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Rolling Advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received
Young People’s Social Worker
Join Wiltshire’s Young People’s Service, part of the Family and Children’s Service, where we lead and develop targeted and specialist support for vulnerable youth. As a Young People’s Social Worker, you will work directly with adolescents aged 10–17 who are at risk of or experiencing exploitation, offending, going missing, or facing significant vulnerabilities.
You will hold case responsibility for children in need and those requiring protection, conducting assessments, planning interventions, and working collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.
This role demands a trauma-informed approach, a deep understanding of adolescent development, and the ability to creatively meet complex needs within available resources. You will be expected to contribute to safeguarding processes, attend relevant meetings and court hearings, and maintain accurate records. Flexibility is key, with occasional work outside normal hours to support families when they need it most.
We are looking for a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, with strong knowledge of child protection legislation, exploitation indicators, and youth justice.
Experience working with vulnerable young people, children in care, and their families is essential, along with the ability to apply theory to practice and engage effectively with adolescents.
This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people in Wiltshire. If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable youth and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined (outside the UK) certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
Hours per week: 37 hours
Rolling Advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received
Young People’s Social Worker
Join Wiltshire’s Young People’s Service, part of the Family and Children’s Service, where we lead and develop targeted and specialist support for vulnerable youth. As a Young People’s Social Worker, you will work directly with adolescents aged 10–17 who are at risk of or experiencing exploitation, offending, going missing, or facing significant vulnerabilities.
You will hold case responsibility for children in need and those requiring protection, conducting assessments, planning interventions, and working collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.
This role demands a trauma-informed approach, a deep understanding of adolescent development, and the ability to creatively meet complex needs within available resources. You will be expected to contribute to safeguarding processes, attend relevant meetings and court hearings, and maintain accurate records. Flexibility is key, with occasional work outside normal hours to support families when they need it most.
We are looking for a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, with strong knowledge of child protection legislation, exploitation indicators, and youth justice.
Experience working with vulnerable young people, children in care, and their families is essential, along with the ability to apply theory to practice and engage effectively with adolescents.
This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people in Wiltshire. If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable youth and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined (outside the UK) certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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.