Newly Qualified Social Worker

Job Summary

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Salary: £36,124 - £37,938 pro rata

Hours per week: 37 & 30 hours

Interview date: Tuesday 6th May 2025

Learning Disabilities & Autism Service Building Lives of Independence and Well-Being

Kickstart your social work journey with our vibrant Learning Disabilities & Autism Service (LDAS), making a positive impact on the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism as they navigate the path to independent living.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity to join our supportive and friendly team as a Newly Qualified Social Worker, working within a great environment where you'll be supported through clear career progression plans, health and wellbeing programmes, and flexible working.

We're committed to building stronger communities and providing quality services to all customers. As a Newly Qualified Social Worker, you'll be an essential member of our evolving, multi-disciplinary team, developing a service that puts the customer at the centre of everything we do.

Your role will require you to have effective communication and the ability to craft assessments and reviews that are timely, proportionate, and person centred. Guided by your supervisor, you'll play a key role in enabling our customers to live independently.

Your expertise should cover current legislation and guidance related to vulnerable adults, along with a solid understanding of Health & Social Care legislation in a broader policy context. Social Work England registration is a requirement for this role.

Join us for a meaningful career, contributing to the well-being of individuals in a supportive work culture, with opportunities for professional development.

About 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.

Date posted: 14 April 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £36,124 to £37,928 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: F0041-4521

Job locations:

County Hall, Bythesea Rd, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

1. Fully engage in the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers by planning and reviewing progress and development at regular intervals, fully co-operating with the ASYE Assessor and the Supervisor, attending support groups and other activities for NQSWs, and preparing for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.
2. Undertake person-centred social work/community care assessment with customers and plan for the provision of support and/or services to assist them in meeting their outcomes and live as independently as possible.
3. Develop creative approaches to meeting needs and maintain up-to-date knowledge of local provisions.
4. Be responsible for accurate and timely recording of all information/assessment activity onto the Social Care records database.
5. Apply assessment and management of risks for individuals and act in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
6. Gather sufficient information about customers to accurately assess their needs against eligibility criteria.
7. Participate in Specialist Response rota enabling access to services.
8. Ensure that Council corporate and service policies and procedures are followed at all times.
9. Conduct Support Plan Reviews in a timely and person-centred way.
10. Contribute proactively to the effective working of the team.
11. Be an ambassador for the Council and the department at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Qualified Social Worker, taking up post within one year of achieving a recognised social work qualification.
• Social Work England registered.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to vulnerable adults.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to utilise Microsoft and Electronic Social Care record software.
• Must be able to write clear, complex, and accurate reports.
• Evidence of appropriate work experience and reflective learning from placement experience.
• Ability to identify problems and demonstrate a creative approach.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Fully fluent in English.

Experience Essential

• Some relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment.
• Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, and legislation.
• Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working.
• Planning and workload management skills.
• Proven assessment and investigation skills.
• Proven ability to work with challenging client groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Accurate record keeping and report writing.
• Knowledge of financial assessment processes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Wiltshire Council

Address: County Hall, Bythesea Rd, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN

Employer's website: Wiltshire Council