Social Care Practitioner

Wiltshire Council; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is recruiting a Social Care Practitioner to help people live independently and improve wellbeing across Wiltshire. You will manage your own caseload and work with customers, carers and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care and support positive life changes.

Collaboration with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and multi-professionals will be essential to promote independence, choice and wellbeing using community resources, with county-wide travel as part of the

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in Health or Social Care settings.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and deliver person-centred care.
• Collaborate with customers, carers and partner agencies to support independence and wellbeing.
• Work with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and multi-professional teams.
• Travel around Wiltshire as required.

Skills

Caseload management

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Salary:£31,537 - £33,699 per annum

Hours per week:37 hours

Interview date:Week Commencing Monday 21 September 2026

Are you passionate about helping people live independently and achieve their goals? As a Social Care Practitioner, you will be at the heart of improving lives and wellbeing across Wiltshire. You will join a forward-thinking team that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth - where your ideas truly matter.

In this rewarding role, you will manage your own caseload and work closely with customers, carers, and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care. Working collaboratively with, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and multi-professional teams, you will promote independence, choice, and wellbeing using universal services and community resources.

As this is a fast-paced team, you will lean on your organisational ability to manage caseloads effectively and have excellent communication skills to be able to work collaboratively. In addition to a sound understanding of the Care Act 2014, you will hold an NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or the ability to work towards this qualification and have experience of working within a Health or Social Care setting.

You will be providing outcome-focused assessments to identify the right support for positive life changes and creating and reviewing support plans that make a real difference.

Please note that this is a county-wide role and will involve travelling.

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.

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.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.

Contact details

Emma Crane, Reviews Team Manager, at [e-mail].

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