Experienced Social Worker

Wiltshire Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement 7.5%

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an Experienced Social Worker to join the Mental Health Team in Cardiff. You will assess, coordinate and arrange care for adults with severe mental health conditions, supporting recovery and independence in community and hospital settings.

Ideal candidates are registered Social Workers with strong communication skills and a passion for integrated, community-focused services. The role offers opportunity for professional development within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England or equivalent professional body.
• Experience in health or social care settings.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to integrated working across services.
• Ability to engage with local communities and partners.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate and arrange care for service users with mental health needs.
• Provide support to adults with severe mental health conditions in community and hospital settings.
• Contribute to person-centred plans that promote independence and choice.

Skills

Social Work Registration

Health/Social care experience

Excellent communication

Integrated working

Community engagement

Job description

Experienced Social Worker

Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan, GB, CF10 1

Application Deadline: 2026-10-15

Last Updated: 2026-11-12T14:17:14.94

Employer: Wiltshire Council

Salary and Hours

Salary: £44,910 - £46,385 per annum (Inclusive of 7.5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Rolling Advert

We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and experienced Social Worker to join our Mental Health Team. This is a small, well-established, dedicated social care service for people with severe and enduring mental health conditions.

The mental health teams provide specialist services for adults over 18. The teams support people to recover from periods of difficulty with their mental health and for people to stay as independent as possible by providing support that is person-centred which gives people choice and control in their lives.

As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will also be involved in assessing, coordinating and arranging care for service users with mental health problems, including dementia both in the community and in hospital.

Requirements

• Registered with Social Work England / your appropriate Professional body
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion and enthusiasm for integrated working
• Understanding of how to engage with local communities and partners in a meaningful way

Additional Information

This position comes with a 7.5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.