Description Level 2 Social Worker: £39,144 to £41,109 (Inclusive of 5% market supplement) Level 3 Social Worker: £42,852 to £44,904 (Inclusive of 7.5% 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 passionate and motivated Social Workers to join our Mental Health Team. This well‑established service supports adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions, grounded in empathy, respect, honesty, compassion, teamwork, integrity and trust. You will join an experienced and supportive team where wellbeing and collaboration are central. We offer flexible working arrangements, clear career progression and a supportive environment that values learning. You will benefit from a robust induction programme, ongoing training and regular peer support to help you continue developing your skills while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. We provide specialist mental health social care for adults over 18, helping people recover from periods of difficulty and remain as independent as possible. Our support is person‑centred, adaptable and focused on giving people choice and control. We work closely with health and social care partners to provide joined‑up and responsive support. As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will assess, coordinate and arrange care for people with a range of mental health needs in both community and hospital settings. You will work with individuals, families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes using compassionate communication and sound professional judgement. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners at Level 2 and Level 3. You must be registered with Social Work England and have relevant experience. Strong communication skills, integrity and enthusiasm for integrated working are essential. The Level 2 role includes a 5% market supplement; the Level 3 role includes a 7.5% supplement. 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 Caroline Bowen, Head of Wholelife Pathway, at Caroline.Bowen@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01380 826 476. Dawn Langsford, Service Manager for Wholelife Pathway Mental Health, at Dawn.Langsford@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01225 770 399. 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 relevant role description and person specifications carefully before you apply: Level 2 social worker Level 3 social worker 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. If you have applied for this role within the last six months, you do not need to reapply. Your application will remain on file and will be considered. 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.