Experienced Social Worker

Experienced Social Worker

Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Salary: £42,003 - £44,084 (Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting.

Adult Community - Inspiring Independence, Nurturing Wellbeing

Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to step into a role that combines leadership and skill development? Join a dynamic Adult Community North team dedicated to providing support and intervention for individuals aged 18 and above, living with physical disabilities, chronic conditions, autism, and sensory impairments.

Our service offer support and intervention to people aged 18 plus, who live with physical disabilities, chronic and long-term conditions, autism and sensory impairment. We work in a supportive environment and are committed to professional and career development, providing monthly supervision and offering flexible working arrangements.

As a crucial member of our team, you'll collaborate with individuals, families, and caregivers, conduct Care Act 2014 assessments, evaluate needs, and manage both short-term and long-term cases. Dive into advancing safeguarding inquiries, handling Court of Protection matters, and maintaining close collaboration with healthcare and multidisciplinary professionals.

To thrive in this role, you must be registered with Social Work England, possess a solid understanding of the Care Act 2014, approach risks with positivity, and be passionate about making a difference.

If you share our commitment to making a difference and bring vision and creativity to the table, then we look forward to hearing from you.

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 12.5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

For more details, contact Lissa Mabley, Adult Community North Team Manager, at Lissa.Mabley@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01380 826 498.

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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