Experienced Social Worker, CLS Team in Swindon

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Are you an Experienced Social Worker looking for your next challenge? Do you want to work in a supportive, forward-thinking community team that values professional judgement, relationship-based practice, and positive outcomes for adults? We are seeking a passionate and Experienced Social Worker to join our Community Led Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with adults aged 18 and over, with identified care and support needs, supporting them to live as independently as possible while promoting wellbeing, choice, control and safeguarding.

This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with people, advocate for their rights, and make a real difference every day. As an Experienced Social Worker, you will hold a challenging, varied yet rewarding caseload, undertaking strengths-based assessments, support planning, safeguarding enquiries, reviews, and complex casework. You will work closely with individuals, families, carers, health professionals, and partner agencies to deliver person-centred outcomes.

You will use your professional expertise to balance risk, promote positive outcomes, and ensure that adults receive high-quality support tailored to their individual circumstances. We are looking for a confident and knowledgeable practitioner who is committed to delivering excellent social work practice.

To be successful, you will have:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Social Work.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification experience within adult social care.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including: Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, Safeguarding Adults legislation and guidance.
• Experience of undertaking complex assessments and risk management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• A commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”). The ability to travel throughout the Borough will be required and access to a car to undertake visits. This may include travel outside of the Borough of Swindon. The team operates a hybrid working model with all practitioners expected to be in the office for a minimum of two days per week. You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details. As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities.

For further information about the role please contact Samantha Shantry, Team Manager SShantry@swindon.gov.uk or Amy Ockenden, Assistant Team Manager AOckenden@swindon.gov.uk. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged. Closing date: 31 August 2026. Interview date: 14 / 15 September 2026.