• Job Description

  Req#: F0041-4621?language=en&page=692&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

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  Salary:£37,930 - £39,835 (Inclusive of 5% market supplement)

  Hours per week:37 hours

  Interview date:To be confirmed after shortlisting

  Learning Disabilities & Autism Service Building Lives of Independence and Well-Being

  Join our dynamic Learning Disabilities & Autism Service where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our service. Located in Chippenham, this position caters to the North region of the county.

  Main duties of the job

  We will prioritise your well-being by providing a fantastic work environment, offering clear paths for career progression, and promoting a healthy work-life balance through flexible working opportunities.

  We are passionate about the community and take pride in our work. We encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do through trust and respect, empowering our people to develop skills, collaborate and innovate to find solutions, be open, take responsibility, to listen, and learn.

  As a Level 2 Social Worker, you'll be an essential member of our evolving, multi-disciplinary team, developing a service that puts the customer at the centre of everything we do. Your role will require you to have effective communication and the ability to craft assessments and reviews that are timely, proportionate, and person centred. Guided by your supervisor, you'll play a key role in enabling our customers to live independently.

  Your expertise should cover current legislation and guidance related to vulnerable adults, along with a solid understanding of Health & Social Care legislation in a broader policy context.

  Social Work England registration is a requirement for this role, or we would be happy to accept applications from students due to qualify summer 2025.

  Make a difference in the lives of individuals in our community while advancing your career with us.

  About us

  Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

  Details

  Date posted

  15 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £37,930 to £39,835 a year Inclusive of 5% market supplement

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  F0041-4621

  Job locations

  County Hall

  Bythesea Rd

  Trowbridge

  Wiltshire

  BA14 8JN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To undertake person-centered social work/community care assessment with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible fulfilling their individual potential.

  To deliver this service in accordance with the statutory responsibilities as set out within NHS & Social Care Legislation; and the eligibility criteria for the service as agreed by Wiltshire Council.

  To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding vulnerable adults is delivered in accordance with the law and local policy and guidance.

  To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information/assessment activity onto the Social Care records database in accordance with work targets set by the Team Manager.

  To have a well-developed understanding of assessment and the management of risks for individuals and to be able to apply Council policy and support customers to manage risk appropriately. To identify where vulnerable adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the service areas safeguarding policies and procedures. To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their needs against eligibility criteria. To ensure that local knowledge about universally available services is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector, as well as the service areas commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate for customers accordingly.

  To participate in Specialist Response Rota enabling access to services to work effectively, making decisions about risk, eligibility and priority.

  To ensure that Council corporate and service area policies and procedures are followed at all times.

  To ensure that Support Plan Reviews are carried out in a timely and person-centered way, as required and identified by service area targets. To ensure agreed outcomes have been met. To evidence need for continuing support at all times in accordance with eligibility criteria and to work with customers and care providers to identify promotion of increased independence.

  To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with positive attitude, by sharing knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in the development of services.

  To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.

  To be an ambassador for the Council and the service area at all times, always representing the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, external partners and agencies.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To undertake person-centered social work/community care assessment with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible fulfilling their individual potential.

  To deliver this service in accordance with the statutory responsibilities as set out within NHS & Social Care Legislation; and the eligibility criteria for the service as agreed by Wiltshire Council.

  To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding vulnerable adults is delivered in accordance with the law and local policy and guidance.

  To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information/assessment activity onto the Social Care records database in accordance with work targets set by the Team Manager.

  To have a well-developed understanding of assessment and the management of risks for individuals and to be able to apply Council policy and support customers to manage risk appropriately. To identify where vulnerable adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the service areas safeguarding policies and procedures. To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their needs against eligibility criteria. To ensure that local knowledge about universally available services is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector, as well as the service areas commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate for customers accordingly.

  To participate in Specialist Response Rota enabling access to services to work effectively, making decisions about risk, eligibility and priority.

  To ensure that Council corporate and service area policies and procedures are followed at all times.

  To ensure that Support Plan Reviews are carried out in a timely and person-centered way, as required and identified by service area targets. To ensure agreed outcomes have been met. To evidence need for continuing support at all times in accordance with eligibility criteria and to work with customers and care providers to identify promotion of increased independence.

  To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with positive attitude, by sharing knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in the development of services.

  To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.

  To be an ambassador for the Council and the service area at all times, always representing the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, external partners and agencies.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualified Social Worker
  • Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to
  • working with, and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Health & Social Care legislation and wider policy context.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety
  • of ways and levels
  • Ability to use a range of Microsoft and Electronic Social Care record software
  • A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customercentric services
  • Ability to work with others in a developmental way
  • Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports
  • Evidence of appropriate work experience and reflective learning from placement experience
  • whilst qualifying as a Social Worker and of appropriate professional and personal
  • development relevant to length of post-qualifying experience

  Desirable

  • Evidence of post qualifying learning and development relevant to time span since qualifying
  • Completion of ASYE program

  Experience

  Essential

  • Some relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment.
  • Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation in
  • the area of specialism.
  • Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.
  • Authoritative knowledge of the relevant range of procedural and legislative frameworks, systems
  • and initiatives.
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved.
  • Planning and workload management skills.
  • Proven assessment and investigation skills appropriate to the scope of the role. Ability to carry out
  • complex client assessments.
  • Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to
  • established criteria.
  • Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to deliver training.
  • Accurate record keeping and report writing.
  • Good presentational skills.
  • Knowledge of financial assessment processes.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualified Social Worker
  • Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to
  • working with, and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Health & Social Care legislation and wider policy context.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety
  • of ways and levels
  • Ability to use a range of Microsoft and Electronic Social Care record software
  • A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customercentric services
  • Ability to work with others in a developmental way
  • Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports
  • Evidence of appropriate work experience and reflective learning from placement experience
  • whilst qualifying as a Social Worker and of appropriate professional and personal
  • development relevant to length of post-qualifying experience

  Desirable

  • Evidence of post qualifying learning and development relevant to time span since qualifying
  • Completion of ASYE program

  Experience

  Essential

  • Some relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment.
  • Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation in
  • the area of specialism.
  • Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.
  • Authoritative knowledge of the relevant range of procedural and legislative frameworks, systems
  • and initiatives.
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved.
  • Planning and workload management skills.
  • Proven assessment and investigation skills appropriate to the scope of the role. Ability to carry out
  • complex client assessments.
  • Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to
  • established criteria.
  • Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to deliver training.
  • Accurate record keeping and report writing.
  • Good presentational skills.
  • Knowledge of financial assessment processes.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Wiltshire Council

  Address

  County Hall

  Bythesea Rd

  Trowbridge

  Wiltshire

  BA14 8JN

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Wiltshire Council

  Address

  County Hall

  Bythesea Rd

  Trowbridge

  Wiltshire

  BA14 8JN

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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