Social Worker

Are you an experienced and passionate social worker looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and families? Join Wiltshire Council’s Family & Children’s Support and Safeguarding Service, where we work collaboratively to empower families, protect vulnerable children, and help them achieve positive and lasting outcomes.

About the Role

As a Social Worker Level 4, you will take the lead on complex and challenging cases, acting as the primary worker for children in need, children in need of protection, and children looked after. Working within a relationship-based practice model, you will undertake assessments, manage risk, and develop outcome-focused plans in partnership with children, families, and key agencies.

You will carry out statutory responsibilities, including Section 47 enquiries, single assessments, attending child protection conferences, planning meetings, legal meetings, and court hearings. You will ensure that your work is timely, evidence-based, and aligned with national legislation and local procedures.

This is a role where you can use your expertise, creativity, and professional judgment to drive positive change—and contribute to ongoing service improvements across the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Carry out high-quality assessments of need and risk for vulnerable children and young people.
Develop and review child-centred, outcome-focused plans that promote safety, stability, and wellbeing.
Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated support.
Use professional expertise to make informed decisions and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations.
Write high-quality reports for meetings and court, and participate in conferences, panels, and reviews.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic records.
Contribute positively to team development, service improvement, and quality assurance activity.
Supervise student placements and mentor junior colleagues.
Engage fully in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, skilled, and motivated social worker who is committed to improving the lives of children and families. You will bring:

A professional social work qualification and Social Work England registration.
Significant post-qualifying experience in children’s social care.
Strong working knowledge of child protection, child development, relevant legislation, and statutory processes.
Experience of court work and working within strict statutory timescales.
Excellent assessment, report-writing, and analytical skills.
Ability to build positive relationships, manage risk, and work in partnership with families and professionals.
Strong IT skills and the ability to manage competing demands.
A commitment to equality, diversity, anti-discriminatory practice, and safeguarding.

A post-qualifying award, experience of mentoring or supervising others, and training delivery skills are desirable.

Why Join Us?

A supportive and collaborative team structure working in local pods.
A relationship-based practice model with strong training and development opportunities.
A commitment to staff wellbeing, reflective supervision, and continuous improvement.
A varied and meaningful caseload where you can make a lasting impact.
Market supplement (15%) and opportunities for career progression.

Additional Requirements

Some travel across Wiltshire may be required (driving classification dependent on post requirements).
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Occasional out-of-hours work may be required to meet the needs of children and families.