Social Worker

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Newly Qualified Social Worker

Position Overview

We’re excited to offer a fantastic starting role for a Newly Qualified Social Worker in our Support and Safeguarding Service at Wiltshire Council. Located in the welcoming town of Trowbridge in western Wiltshire, this position lets you make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. Our motto, “Empowering Families, Protecting Futures,” reflects our dedication to building stronger communities every day.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll focus on helping children from before birth up to age 18 who need extra support. We use a localized approach, assigning you to a specific area—such as Trowbridge, Westbury, Melksham, or Bradford on Avon—based on your strengths and preferences. This setup allows you to build meaningful, long-term connections with families. We emphasize continuity, so you’ll often be the consistent point of contact throughout a family’s journey, providing stability and trust.

Support for Your Growth

Starting out in social work can be challenging, but we’ve got your back. You’ll have a dedicated ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) Development Manager to guide you. Expect regular check-ins with supervision sessions twice a month, plus plenty of casual advice and mentorship along the way. Our tailored training program, put together by our ASYE Coordinator, will help you build skills step by step. And to celebrate your progress, we wrap up the year with a fun group event!

Beyond your first year, we invest in your ongoing development with various learning opportunities aligned to the professional capabilities framework. At Wiltshire Council, we truly appreciate the effort our team puts in and create a nurturing space where everyone can succeed.

Job Details

• Salary Range: £37,280 to £39,152
• Weekly Hours: 37
• Interview Timing: We’ll confirm dates after reviewing applications

Why Choose Wiltshire Council?

We’re all about fostering a positive, inclusive workplace where people feel valued and motivated. Our “Our Identity” framework guides how we collaborate, lead, and deliver services—promoting respect, trust, and dignity for all. We have zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment, and we’re dedicated to equality and inclusion in everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to supporting diverse talent. We also prioritize safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults in our hiring and service delivery—check out our full statement on equality and inclusion for more.
This position might require successful completion of specific security checks; details are in the role description.

Application Notes

We encourage applications from everyone, including those needing skilled worker sponsorship. That said, due to current limits on our sponsorship quota, we can’t provide a defined certificate of sponsorship right now.

Feel free to use tools like AI to help with your application prep, but we really want to hear your authentic voice—share your real experiences, abilities, and what drives you.
Before applying, take a moment to review the role description, person specification, and Our Identity document. They’re available for download.

For questions or more info, reach out to Team Manager Jacqui Earl-Martin by email.

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We’re looking forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team.