Salary: £37,280 - £39,152 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed after shortlisting
We have an exciting opportunity for a Newly Qualified Social Worker to join our Adult Community Team in Chippenham and begin a rewarding career supporting adults across Wiltshire to live safe, independent and meaningful lives.
Social work is about more than assessments and services. It is about building relationships, understanding what matters most to people, and working alongside them to achieve their goals. As part of our Adult Community Team, you will support people to maximise their independence, build on their strengths, maintain important relationships, and access the support they need to live fulfilling lives within their local communities.
Every day brings new opportunities to make a positive difference. Whether supporting someone to remain in their own home, helping navigate a challenging situation, or enabling an individual to regain confidence and independence, your work will have a lasting impact on the people you support.
As a Newly Qualified Social Worker, you will benefit from our structured and supportive Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Programme, designed to help you build confidence, develop your practice, and establish strong foundations for your future career.
At Wiltshire Council, we are committed to investing in our people. Beyond your ASYE year, you will have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your continued growth, wellbeing and long-term career progression. If you are passionate about helping people, promoting independence, and making a genuine difference within local communities, we would love to hear from you.
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
Lynda Head, Team Manager, at [email protected]
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Application criteria
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.
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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
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