Link Worker

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking a Link Worker to support young people aged 14–25 transitioning from children’s services to adult services. You will work closely with young people, families, schools and health services to complete Care Act assessments and develop support plans before 18, then assist pathways after 18, including employment and independent living.

The role operates within the Bridge to Adulthood team, which includes social workers and care practitioners, with a duty rota element

Qualifications

• Fluent English required for customer-facing role.
• Ability to travel throughout the Borough; access to a car or use of public transport is essential.
• Hybrid working model with in-office presence required.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to young people aged 14–25 in transition to adult services.
• Collaborate with the allocated social worker or assistant care manager to plan for independent living and future employment.
• Attend transitions team live events and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Fluent English

Able to travel

Job description

Link Worker

Ref: 178208

Salary: £37,563 p.a. pro rata, plus benefits

30 hours per week

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

The Bridge to Adulthood is based within Adult Social Care and is responsible for supporting young people between the ages of 14 years and 25 years to transition from children services to adult services. We work closely with the young person, their family, children services, health, schools and education to compete Care Act assessments and support plans prior to their 18th Birthday. We attend meetings to gather information to plan for the young person's future and to provide services from the age of 18 years. We look at providing support to enable young people to become as independent as possible in all areas of their life, which can include employment, social activities, personal care and independent living. As a link worker, you will be supporting young people on a one-to-one basis to achieve positive outcomes in all of these areas alongside the allocated social worker or assistant care manager. You will also be part of the planning live events run by the transitions team.

The Bridge to Adulthood team is a supportive team consisting of social workers, social care practitioners and link workers. The link worker role also includes being part of the duty rota working alongside a duty manager.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").

The ability to travel throughout the Borough will be required and access to a car or using public transport is essential as visits in the community will be frequent.

The team operates a hybrid working model with all practitioners expected to be in the office for a minimum of two days per week.

You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

Your next steps

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

For further information about the role please contact Hannah Ferguson, Team Manager on [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged.

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [e-mail]

Closing date: 15 October 2026

Interview date: 2 November 2026