Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Assessment Team based in Salisbury. This role provides an opportunity to make a real impact in children’s lives, conducting timely and high-quality assessments that ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.
Working within a multi-agency framework, you will be part of a team that is committed to delivering person-centred, strengths-based social work. You will work closely with children, families, and partner agencies to safeguard children, promote well-being, and enable positive outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Undertake statutory social work assessments, identifying risks, needs, and strengths within families.
- Work closely with families, schools, health professionals, and partner agencies to develop SMART care plans.
- Undertake child protection investigations, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
- Prepare and present reports for case conferences, legal proceedings, and multi-agency meetings.
- Work in line with best practices and statutory guidance, maintaining accurate case records.
- Support children and families to access appropriate services, advocating for their needs.
- Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
- Experience: Significant post-qualification experience in assessment, child protection, and safeguarding.
- Skills: Strong risk assessment, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge: Sound understanding of legislation, policies, and best practices in children’s social care.
- Other Requirements: Ability to travel within Wiltshire as needed.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV – Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Payroll service twice a week.
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.
