Social Worker Level 3

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7.5% market supplement

Hybrid working model

Flexible working arrangements

Training and peer support

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an Experienced Social Worker to join the Moving on Service in the Wiltshire area. This role focuses on delivering person‑centred support to young people with learning disabilities and autism as they transition into adulthood.

You will work in a collaborative, supportive team, handling a varied caseload and using enablement approaches while liaising with health, education and other partners.

Qualifications

• Two years’ post-qualification experience.
• DipSW or equivalent qualification.
• Social Work England registration required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload and complete Care Act Needs Assessments using strength-based, person-centred approaches.
• Work across children’s and adult services to support young people’s transition to adulthood.

Skills

Empathy

Respect

Honesty

Compassion

Integrity

Education

DipSW or equivalent

Social Work England registration

Job description

Salary:£44,910 - £46,385 (Inclusive of 7.5% market supplement)

Hours per week:37 hours

Rolling advert:We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Join our Moving on Service and make a meaningful difference to young people with learning disabilities and autism as they move into adulthood. Our team is driven by empathy, respect, honesty, compassion, and integrity, ensuring every young person receives person-centred support they can trust.

You will join an experienced and supportive team where teamwork, wellbeing and mutual respect are central to how we work, and where adaptability and agility are valued. We prioritise your wellbeing by offering flexible working arrangements, clear career progression, a robust induction, and access to training and peer support so you can continue to develop your skills with confidence while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

As an Experienced Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload and complete Care Act Needs Assessments using strength-based, person-centred approaches. You will work closely with partners in health, education and other agencies, supporting young people and their families with compassion, honesty and respect. Your work will promote independence and ensure each young person’s voice is heard.

You will work across both children’s and adult services to help young people experience a smooth, positive transition.
You will need at least two years’ post-qualification experience, Social Work England registration and a DipSW or equivalent. This is an excellent opportunity to have a real impact in the community while advancing your career within a trusted, forward-thinking, and supportive service.

This position comes with a 7.5% 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

For more details, contact Laura Roberts, LDAS Service Manager, at [e-mail], or call 01225 770 372.

Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application.

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.

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.