Description Salary: £45,841- £48,036 (Inclusive of 15% market supplement) Hours per week: 37 hours Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. We are looking for an experienced, passionate Social Worker who is committed to safeguarding children and supporting families to achieve lasting, positive change through confident, relationship-based practice. You will join a well-established Family & Children’s Support and Safeguarding Service that is focused on prevention, protection and helping families thrive. This is an environment where you can grow and develop your career, working alongside skilled, supportive colleagues and partner agencies across health, education, housing and the police. You will have access to high-quality supervision, ongoing professional development and opportunities to broaden your expertise, with the support of modern systems, evidence-based approaches and a clear commitment to staff wellbeing and progression. In this role, you will hold case responsibility for children in need, children subject to child protection plans and, depending on the team, children in care. Your day-to-day work will include completing assessments and statutory enquiries, developing and reviewing robust care plans, engaging directly with children and families, chairing or contributing to multi-agency meetings, preparing high-quality reports and maintaining accurate electronic records, all while working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes. You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation, child development and safeguarding practice, and experience of working with vulnerable children and families in complex situations. If you want a rewarding role where your expertise is valued and your impact is visible, we would love to hear from you. This position comes with a 15% 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 Isla Church, Team Manager email or call 01249 707947 Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply. 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 Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full-employment-history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. 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. 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