Social Worker x2

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the Isle of Wight is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join their Localities Team. This office-based position offers opportunities for agile or remote working. The role focuses on assessing needs and delivering high-quality care in adult social care. Ideal candidates will have strong assessment skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus public holidays

Discounted ferry travel

Discount on the island bus network

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Relocation scheme up to £8,000

Travel allowance for commuting from the mainland

Qualifications

• Professional experience in social care or related settings required.
• Ability to work across varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs, plan interventions, and deliver care aligned with Care Act.
• Engage with individuals, families, and partner organizations.

Skills

Assessment and analysis skills

Effective engagement skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation and influencing skills

Planning and organizational skills

Knowledge of legislation

Financial awareness

Knowledge of Microsoft applications

Education

Qualified, SWE registered

Job description

Salary Grade 10, £37,955 to £40,787 per annum

Location County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight

This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working.

Are you a committed and compassionate Social Worker ready to elevate your career? The Isle of Wight Council is inviting skilled professionals to become part of our progressive Localities Team, where your expertise will help shape the future of adult social care across our island community.

This is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact, collaborate across services, and develop your professional skills in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Working on the Isle of Wight also offers a rare blend of professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing, with a work/life balance that’s hard to match.

As a Social Worker with us, you’ll be central to assessing needs, planning interventions, and delivering high-quality care aligned with the Care Act eligibility criteria. You’ll work across varied settings, engaging with individuals, families, and partner organisations to achieve the best possible outcomes for those we support. You’ll be part of a team that values your experience, encourages your development, and supports your growth through supervision, training, and continuous professional development.

We’re seeking qualified, SWE registered, professionals to join our Localities team who bring:

• Evidence of working with people in social care or related settings, demonstrating strong assessment and analysis skills.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with individuals in varied environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Confidence in negotiating, influencing, and developing support plans that meet service standards.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage caseloads and meet time targets.
• Authoritative knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and care resources.
• Financial awareness to ensure accurate support planning and budget monitoring.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications and specialist systems confidently, ensuring high-quality, timely, and accurate data recording.

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming, professional team environment
• Opportunities to influence and innovate in social care delivery
• A council committed to equality, inclusion, and excellence
• The chance to live and work in the beautiful Isle of Wight community

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and tell us about your expertise, compassion, and drive to a role that truly matters.

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [e-mail] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

Out of Hours Standby and Call Out.

You may be asked to provide support in exceptional circumstances, outside of usual business hours. Unless stated otherwise in the job summary for the role this is not part of the department’s usual standby arrangements.

The Isle of Wight Council is committed to supporting all newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) via a robust post-graduate competency framework, the ‘Assessed and Supported Year of Employment’ (ASYE). The ASYE is intended to be the first stage of continuing professional development for Registered Social Workers. The framework will be closely allied to the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). You will be therefore, be required to satisfactorily complete the ASYE programme within a 12-month period (or 18 months if part-time).

For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone [phone] or email [e-mail] Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.