Social Worker - Chippenham

Social Worker – Chippenham

Job Description
Salary: £39,144 – £41,110 (Inclusive of 5% Market Supplement)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed after shortlisting
Adult Community Team – Inspiring Independence, Nurturing Wellbeing
Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work in a team that values creativity, collaboration, and positive outcomes for adults in our community? If so, we\’d love to hear from you!
Our Adult Community Team North is a dynamic, supportive group of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Social Care Practitioners. Together, we cover the beautiful North Wiltshire area, working with adults aged 18+ to promote independence, prevent crises, and create tailored plans that truly enhance wellbeing.
We\’re passionate about local, sustainable solutions and proactive interventions that make a lasting impact. You\’ll have the opportunity to work closely with multiple partners, explore innovative approaches, and help shape services that put people first.
To join us, you need to be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and have completed your ASYE, as we cannot support ASYE for this role. You\’ll bring strong communication skills and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, legislation, and the Health and Social Care policy context.
If you\’re ready to make a difference and join a team that values your expertise, apply today and help us inspire independence and nurture wellbeing across North Wiltshire.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a \’One Council\’ ethos. That\’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
This position comes with a 5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
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 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.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Lynda Head, Team Manager via email here .
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
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. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
Disability Confident Employer
Application process
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