Advanced Social Worker

Advanced Social Worker

Job Description

Salary: £45,249 - £47,703 (inclusive of 12.5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Ongoing Support - Inspiring Independence, Nurturing Wellbeing

Are you an Advanced Social Worker enthusiastic about embracing a leadership and development role and dedicated to refining your skills? Join us in a dynamic leadership opportunity, collaborating closely with the Team Manager to provide crucial support to the wider Ongoing Support team.

As an Advanced Social Worker, you'll not only supervise Social Work staff and team members but also manage a diverse caseload, showcasing your expertise in conducting Care Act Assessments. You'll play a pivotal role in overseeing waiting lists, managing referrals, conducting risk assessments, and prioritising tasks for swift and effective customer support.

Essential to your success is a solid grasp of Safeguarding Adults, collaborative skills with Health colleagues, and adherence to legislation and council policies. Your positive, proactive attitude is crucial. Moreover, a thorough understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, hands-on application experience, and expertise in Continuing Health Care will significantly contribute to our team's success.

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 12.5% 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 asOur Identity .

For more details, contact Katie Goulden, Ongoing Support West Team Manager, , or call .

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