Newly Qualified Social Worker ASYE

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is recruiting a Newly Qualified Social Worker to join the Advice & Contact Team, supporting the community to live safely and independently.

You'll screen safeguarding referrals, review incoming referrals, and process them with comprehensive risk assessments in a customer-centred environment.

We offer a hybrid working model, wellbeing support, and career progression with a salary of £37,280–£39,152 per annum for 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Understanding of safeguarding processes (Section 42) and Social Work England registration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for a customer-centred approach.
• Ability to work in a supportive team with clear progression paths.

Responsibilities

• Screen safeguarding referrals.
• Review incoming referrals.
• Process referrals with thorough risk assessments.

Skills

Safeguarding process knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Salary:£37,280 - £39,152 per annum

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.

Kickstart your social work journey with our proactive Advice & Contact Team, making a positive impact and supporting our community to live safely and independently.

Join us as a Newly Qualified Social Worker in a supportive environment with clear career progression plans, wellbeing programmes, and flexible working.

Play a crucial role in our community-focused team, emphasising a customer-centred approach. Apply strong communication skills to facilitate strength based First Conversations, empowering customers to live independently and guiding them to essential services. Responsibilities encompass screening safeguarding referrals, reviewing incoming referrals, and processing them with thorough risk assessments.

To qualify for this role, you will need a good understanding of the Safeguarding Process and Section 42, along with Social Work England registration.

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

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Lorraine Janes, Team Manager, at [e-mail]

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Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

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Application process

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