Overview
Social Worker – Trowbridge
Job Description
Salary: £39,144 – £41,110 (Inclusive of 5% market supplement)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Monday 2 February 2026
Children and Young Peoples Disabilities Team – Transforming Young Lives
Do you want to make a positive difference in young people’s lives? We are looking for a Level 2 Social Worker who understands the needs of children in care and can provide considerate, person-centred support. This vital support will assist them in meeting their desired outcomes, and to live as independently as possible, allowing them to fulfil their individual potential
The objective of the service is to provide high quality, coordinated child, young person and family-centred services which respond to needs and adopt a preventative and early help approach. Services are delivered in a way which listens to and responds to the voice of children, young people and their families.
The successful candidate will have the knowledge and ability to put into practice a range of theories, models and interventions and to assess impact for the service use, as well as strong, proven organisational skills that allow them to manage their own case load effectively.
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 5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.
We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Frances Yates, Team Manager via email here
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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IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
