Senior Social Worker

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council is recruiting a Senior Social Worker to join our team in Newport. You will support independence, promote person-centred outcomes and supervise colleagues, potentially as a Practice Educator or Mentor, or even as a social work manager seeking a new challenge.

This permanent, full-time post offers a salary of £45,668 to £48,662 per year, with a hybrid working pattern (two days remote). Closing date for applications is 15 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising, potentially as a Practice Educator or Mentor
• May be a social work manager seeking a new role

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor social workers
• Support independence and promote person-centred outcomes

Job description

Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference?

Do you have experience of supervising, maybe as a Practice Educator or Mentor?

Or you may already be a social work manager looking for a new role. We would love to hear from you!

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Senior Social Worker

Company: Isle of Wight Council

Salary: Grade 11, £45,668 to £48,662 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Newport, PO30 1UD

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference?

Do you have experience of supervising, maybe as a Practice Educator or Mentor?

Or you may already be a social work manager looking for a new role. We would love to hear from you!

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