Social Worker

Social Worker

Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Salary: £34,824 - £46,643 (higher end salary inclusive of 10% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: To be confirmed

Children and Young Peoples Disabilities Team - Transforming Young Lives

The role will be graded as Level 2, 3 or 4 in accordance with the candidate's experience level. Please review the role descriptions for further details.

Our ‘OUTSTANDING’ Children's Services would like to welcome a Social Worker with substantial social work experience to work in the Children and Young People Disabilities team. You will have responsibility for Children in Need, those Looked After and children on a child protection plan.

Wiltshire Council provides a 0-18 disability social work service that aims to improve outcomes and make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities and their families, who require ongoing support and intervention.

The team is based county-wide with access to offices across the county. We cover a large area of Wiltshire and regular travel across the county is required at times.

Being part of the Support and Safeguarding Service, you will develop close working relationships with colleagues in children's services and the 18-25 moving on service to aid smooth transitions for young people.

Level 4 role description - Salary: £44,243 - £46,643 (inclusive of 10% market supplement)

Level 3 role description - Salary: £41,070 - £43,105 (inclusive of 10% market supplement)

Level 2 role description - Salary: £34,834 - £36,648

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 10% 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 Suzanne Evemy, Child Disability Team Manager, at Suzanne.Evemy@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01249705570.

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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