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Salary: £44,845 - £46,992 (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
Main duties of the jobWe are a compassionate and person-centred Adult Community Team supporting people aged 18 and over who are living with physical disabilities, chronic and long-term conditions, autism or sensory impairments.
Our work is shaped by empathy, respect, honesty and genuine care, and we are committed to delivering support with integrity and trust.
You will join an experienced and supportive team where teamwork, wellbeing and mutual respect guide how we work. We value each colleague as an individual and create an environment where you can be yourself, feel trusted and grow with confidence. We offer flexible working arrangements, a clear career pathway and a thorough induction. You will also benefit from regular supervision, ongoing training and peer support to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
In this varied role, you will work closely with individuals, families and carers, always taking a person-centred, empathetic and adaptable approach. You will complete Care Act 2014 assessments, identify needs and manage both short-term and long-term cases. Your work will also include progressing safeguarding enquiries, supporting Court of Protection matters and working closely with health and multidisciplinary partners. Agility and professionalism are essential as you respond to changing needs with compassion and integrity.
About usWiltshire 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 customerfacing 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.
DetailsDate posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £44,845 to £46,992 a year
Inclusive of 12.5% market supplement
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: F0041-7891
Job locations: Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1ER, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesSpecific duties and responsibilities include:
- To undertake complex person-centred assessments (including assessment of mental capacitywhere appropriate) with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/ or serviceswith customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently aspossible.
- To support carers to continue in their role in complex situations
- To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information and activity onto the social carerecords database in accordance with work targets set by the Team Manager and supervisor.
- To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess theirneeds against eligibility criteria.
- To contribute to local knowledge (within the team and the service) about universally availableservices is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector,as well as the Departments commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocatefor customers accordingly.
- To have advanced skills and knowledge in assessment, support planning and themanagement of risks for individuals and to be able to apply Council policy and supportcustomers to manage risk appropriately.
- Practice in line with legal requirements, demonstrating a detailed understanding of the CareAct, Mental Capacity Act and Continuing Health Care guidance.
- To undertake Best Interests decision making, including convening and chairing Best Interestsmeetings to fulfil legal requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- To identify where adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Departmentssafeguarding policies and procedures.
- To undertake the role of Investigating Officer, including section 42 (Care Act) enquiries andmulti-agency working in accordance with Wiltshire multi-agency policies and procedures forsafeguarding adults, including gathering and analyzing complex information and associatedrisks, and making recommendations in relation to Adult Protection Plans.
- Carry out one to one supervision once a month with allocated staff ensuring that supervisionis timely and recorded and that any practice concerns are communicated to senior staff/linemanagers.
- To take on formal assessor role for newly qualified social workers undertaking Assessed andSupported Year (ASYE)
- To participate in Practice Education Professional Standards (PEPS) training and undertakeplacement supervision of student social workers.
- To represent the council in multi-disciplinary working with health , police and other colleagues,working collaboratively to ensure effective communication/information sharing and to supportdecision making processes.
- To write reports for court hearings and to present evidence in court, including Court ofProtection and High Court.
- To ensure that Council corporate and departmental policies and procedures are followed at alltimes.
- To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with a positive attitude, bysharing knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in thedevelopment of services.
- Take the lead in organizing and conducting peer group developmental sessions within theteam and across teams as required
- 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 department at all times, always representingthe Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, externalpartners and agencies.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDesirableExperienceEssentialDesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Wiltshire Council
Address: Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1ER, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Specialist Jessica A'Court Jessica.A'Court@wiltshire.gov.uk
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
