Principal Social Worker

Wiltshire Council; Broxmore Park; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a qualified social worker with substantial senior leadership experience in Adult Social Care to lead visible, system-wide change. You will champion professional standards, support confident and reflective practice, and collaborate across colleagues, partners and service users to turn our practice model into meaningful improvements in everyday experience.

You will bring expert knowledge of adult safeguarding, the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, and be a credible

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
• Significant senior leadership experience in Adult Social Care.
• Expert knowledge of adult safeguarding, the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead visible, system-wide change in adult services.
• Champion professional standards and reflective practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues, partners and people who draw on support to improve practice.

Skills

Senior leadership

Adult safeguarding

Care Act knowledge

Mental Capacity Act

Change leadership

Education

Social worker qualification

Job description

This is a high-profile opportunity for someone who wants to lead practice, influence culture and make a real difference for adults, carers and communities across Wiltshire.

Wiltshire is a forward-thinking local authority with strong foundations and a clear ambition for the future. Following our CQC Good rating, we are building on what works while continuing to raise expectations for excellent, strengths-based and person-centred practice.

This role offers the chance to lead visible, system-wide change. You will champion professional standards, support confident and reflective practice, and work with colleagues, partners and people who draw on support to turn our practice model into meaningful improvements in everyday experience. You will use evidence, audit, feedback and learning to strengthen quality, drive improvement and help shape a workforce that is ambitious, inclusive and proud of its practice.

We are looking for a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, with significant senior leadership experience in Adult Social Care. You will bring expert knowledge of adult safeguarding, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated legislation, alongside a strong track record of leading change, improving practice and developing others. You will be a credible professional voice, able to influence at senior level while staying connected to frontline practice.

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos.

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.a 'One Council' ethos.