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Wiltshire Council

Experienced Social Worker

The closing date is 17 March 2026

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Join our Learning Disabilities & Autism Service (Moving On Service) and play a vital role in shaping the future of young people with learning disabilities and autism as they transition into adulthood.

We prioritise your wellbeing by offering a supportive work environment, flexible working arrangements and clear career progression paths.

You will benefit from a robust induction programme, access to a range of training and peer support sessions, ensuring you continue to develop your skills while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Main duties of the job

  • Manage a varied caseload, conducting Care Act Needs Assessments using strength-based, person-centred approaches.
  • Work closely with colleagues from health, education, and partner agencies to support young people and their families
  • Always promote independence and the least restrictive practices.

About you

  • Minimum of two years' post-qualification experience.
  • DipSW or equivalent qualification.
  • Social Work England registration

About us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly and collaborative place to work, with a strong 'One Council' ethos.

  • Flexible working - Flexi-time, hybrid working arrangements, compressed/part-time hours, and job shares
  • Opportunities for career progression, like our leadership or coaching programmes
  • 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 after 5 years of continuous service
  • Family-friendly policies like maternity leave and shared parental leave
  • Discounts and cash-back through Wiltshire Rewards
  • Local government pension scheme

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,852 to £44,904 a year inclusive of 7.5% market supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0041-6726

Job locations

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key duties include completing Care Act assessments using strengthbased, personcentred practice and holding case responsibility for people in the Transitions service. The role involves promoting independence, reviewing plans, managing risk, and ensuring leastrestrictive approaches. You will work closely with social care practitioners, the transitions coordinator, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support. Responsibilities include accurate recording, interpreting statutory duties, providing guidance to the team, supporting professional development, and maintaining strong multiagency relationships. The role also requires identifying safeguarding concerns, understanding local services, and advocating for individuals to ensure appropriate support and highquality outcomes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key duties include completing Care Act assessments using strengthbased, personcentred practice and holding case responsibility for people in the Transitions service. The role involves promoting independence, reviewing plans, managing risk, and ensuring leastrestrictive approaches. You will work closely with social care practitioners, the transitions coordinator, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support. Responsibilities include accurate recording, interpreting statutory duties, providing guidance to the team, supporting professional development, and maintaining strong multiagency relationships. The role also requires identifying safeguarding concerns, understanding local services, and advocating for individuals to ensure appropriate support and highquality outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development and SWE registration.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, children and vulnerable adults.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of giving informal supervision.
  • Demonstrable commitment to practice development through self-reflection.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.
  • Good IT skills and a proven ability to keep accurate records.
  • A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high-quality customer-centric services.
  • Ability to work with others in a developmental way.
  • Ability to problem solve in complex and unpredictable situations.
  • Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports.
  • Fully fluent in English.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, SEND.
  • Evidence of giving formal supervision and appraisal.
  • Experience in development and/or implementation of social care policies.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development and SWE registration.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, children and vulnerable adults.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of giving informal supervision.
  • Demonstrable commitment to practice development through self-reflection.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.
  • Good IT skills and a proven ability to keep accurate records.
  • A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high-quality customer-centric services.
  • Ability to work with others in a developmental way.
  • Ability to problem solve in complex and unpredictable situations.
  • Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports.
  • Fully fluent in English.

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, SEND.
  • Evidence of giving formal supervision and appraisal.
  • Experience in development and/or implementation of social care policies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN


Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN


Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

LDAS Service Manager

Laura Roberts

Laura.Roberts@wiltshire.gov.uk

01225770372

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,852 to £44,904 a year inclusive of 7.5% market supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0041-6726

Job locations

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN


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