Social Worker Level 2

Wiltshire Career Site; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Level 2 Social Worker to work in a multi‑agency integrated Health and Social Care service. The post focuses on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, supporting carers, and promoting independent living by assessing people in their homes and planning care that improves wellbeing.

You must be registered with Social Work England, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and up‑to‑date knowledge of adult social care legislation.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Updated knowledge of relevant legislation.
• In-depth understanding of adult social care legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility needs and devise care plans.
• Assist the manager in delivering a holistic service.
• Ensure the safety of vulnerable adults and promote independence.
• Collaborate with health colleagues in a multi‑agency integrated service.
• Provide timely support in crises such as falls or caregiver emergencies.

Skills

Registered Social Worker

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Legislation knowledge

Job description

Salary: £40,436 - £42,466 per annum (Inclusive of 5% Market Supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: To be confirmed upon shortlisting

Are you a Social Worker looking for a rewarding role? Join us and be part of a team offering professional growth opportunities and flexibility for work-life balance.

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with health colleagues in a multi-agency integrated service focused on Health and Social Care. The aim of this role is to reduce unnecessary social hospital admissions/to support carer breakdown and to promote independence, by assessing people in their own homes and assisting people to maximise independent living.

Our focus includes community support before hospital transfer and assistance in Accident and Emergency departments. As a Level 2 Social Worker, you will assist the manager in delivering a holistic service, ensuring the safety of vulnerable adults, and facilitating prompt assistance for adults and their caregivers during crises such as falls or caregiver emergencies. Your responsibilities will involve assessing needs for eligibility, devising care plans, and achieving or maintaining well-being outcomes.

We are seeking a motivated, organised Social Worker with energy and creativity. You will need to be registered with Social Work England, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Your updated knowledge of relevant legislation, and an in-depth understanding of relevant adult social care legislation.

This position comes with a 5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

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

Holly Pryer, Service Manager, at [e-mail]

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Application criteria

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.

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.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

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.