Young People's Social Worker

Salary: £45,841 - £48,035 (Inclusive of 15% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

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Young People's Social Worker 

Join Wiltshire's Young People's Service, part of the Family and Children's Service, where we lead and develop targeted and specialist support for vulnerable youth. As a Young People's Social Worker, you will work directly with adolescents aged 10–17 who are at risk of or experiencing exploitation, offending, going missing, or facing significant vulnerabilities. You will hold case responsibility for children in need and those requiring protection, conducting assessments, planning interventions, and working collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.

This role demands a trauma-informed approach, a deep understanding of adolescent development, and the ability to creatively meet complex needs within available resources. You will be expected to contribute to safeguarding processes, attend relevant meetings and court hearings, and maintain accurate records. Flexibility is key, with occasional work outside normal hours to support families when they need it most.

We are looking for a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, with strong knowledge of child protection legislation, exploitation indicators, and youth justice. Experience working with vulnerable young people, children in care, and their families is essential, along with the ability to apply theory to practice and engage effectively with adolescents.

This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people in Wiltshire. If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable youth and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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 15% 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 (outside the UK) 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 Jess Mackie, Team Manager, via email here or call x 27998).

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.