Salary: £37,280 - £39,152 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 20 July 2026
At Wiltshire Council, we value and recognise all our staff for the hard work they do every day. Kickstart your social work journey with our Support and Safeguarding team, making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and their families.
Our Families and Children's service provides a high-quality, efficient and effective social work service. This is an opportunity to join our supportive and friendly team as a Newly Qualified Social Worker, working within a great environment where you’ll be supported.
You will work with a dedicated ASYE Development Manager and receive supervision twice a month, as well as informal support and ongoing guidance for practice. You will receive ongoing training and development that is designed by our designated ASYE Co-ordinator, and you will finish with an end of year group celebration.
In addition to our ASYE programme, we provide a range of learning and development opportunities - not just at the start of your career but across the professional capabilities framework. Grounded in relationship-based practice, opportunities are varied and ongoing, such as a newly developed innovative fund for developing practice by shadowing in organisations.
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
Jacqueline Earl-Martin, Team Manager, [email protected] , 01225 713 774.
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Application criteria
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.
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
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