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Salary: £42,852 – £44,904 (Inclusive of 7.5% Market Supplement)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 13 April 2026
Our Hospital Discharge team are looking for an experienced Social Worker who brings empathy, respect, honesty, compassion, and integrity to their practice, and who is committed to delivering person‑centred support built on trust.
You will join an experienced and supportive team where teamwork and wellbeing are central to how we work. We prioritise your well‑being by offering a supportive work environment, flexible working arrangements, and clear career progression paths. You will benefit from a robust induction programme, along with access to training and peer support sessions, helping you continue to develop your skills while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. We value colleagues who are adaptable and agile, especially within fast‑paced hospital settings.
Working across three acute hospitals, you will play a key role in providing advice, assessments. and coordinated discharge planning to ensure safe and timely transfers of care. You will complete complex assessments, act as an Investigating Officer in safeguarding work, and apply strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014. Your approach will be rooted in compassion, respect, and person‑centred practice, working closely with individuals, their support networks. and multidisciplinary partners.
You will bring at least two years of post‑qualifying experience, Social Work England registration, and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. You will also support colleagues by offering peer supervision and guidance, contributing to a trusted and positive team culture.
This position comes with a 7.5% 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
Rebecca Spencer, Team Manager, at Rebecca.Spencer@wiltshire.gov.uk
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