Advanced Social Worker Special Assessment

Job Description

Salary: £46,465 - £48,907 per annum (Inclusive of 5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Temporary/Fixed-term: 23 Months

Interview date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join our dedicated Specialist Assessment, Intervention and Family Time Team (SAIFT) on a 23 month fixed term contract.

Your role would be to undertake parenting assessments, including reunification assessments to consider the possibility of children we care for, returning to their family network.

As a Social Worker within SAIFT, you would be allocated a number of assessments however you would not case hold and as such, are afforded the ability to fully focus on your assessments. The nature of the role means that although you will have ample work, you are afforded autonomy and flexibility in terms of your workload which helps to promote a positive work/life balance.

This position comes with a 5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis. 

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details 

Sam McFaul, Team Manager, Family Services, at [email removed], or call [phone removed]

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Application criteria

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.

Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full-employment-history form and once completed please attach it to your application form.

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.

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. 

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.

Responsibilities

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Qualifications

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