Social Worker

Social Worker – Isle of Wight Council

Job Overview

• Employer: Isle of Wight Council
• Job Title: Social Worker
• Department: Wellbeing and Access Hub
• Location: County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight
• Salary: £39,208–£42,133 per annum (Grade 10)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Closing Date: 16 November 2026
• Reference: 2026_2066
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available. The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a licence to sponsor overseas workers.

About the Role

The Isle of Wight Council is recruiting a qualified and registered Social Worker to join its Wellbeing and Access Hub, the main access point for Adult Social Care services.

You will help adults and carers maintain their independence, stay connected to their communities and achieve positive outcomes through person-centred support. Working within a collaborative team, you will contribute to assessments, support planning, safeguarding and other essential adult social care services.

The council welcomes applications from both experienced Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers who are committed to promoting wellbeing, independence and high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Care Act assessments and develop appropriate support plans.
• Conduct reviews to ensure individuals receive suitable and effective support.
• Contribute to safeguarding, risk management and the protection of vulnerable adults.
• Support hospital discharge arrangements and work with relevant professionals to coordinate care.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, carers, health professionals and community partners.
• Apply strengths-based practice to promote independence and improve outcomes.
• Manage a diverse caseload while maintaining high standards of professional practice.
• Contribute to service development and help improve support for residents across the Isle of Wight.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must be qualified and registered Social Workers.

The council welcomes applications from experienced practitioners and newly qualified professionals. Successful applicants should be committed to person-centred practice, empowering individuals, promoting independence and working collaboratively with other professionals.

Newly Qualified Social Workers will be supported through the council’s Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) programme. Completion is required within 12 months, or 18 months for part-time employees.

Salary and Employee Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a salary of £39,208 to £42,133 per annum, alongside a range of employee benefits, including:

• 32 days of annual leave per year, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Discounted Solent ferry travel.
• Discounts on the island’s bus network.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Staff parking permit scheme.
• Discounted island sports and leisure gym membership.
• Access to national and local employee discount schemes.
• Potential relocation assistance of up to £8,000 for eligible roles, subject to criteria.
• A possible travel allowance for eligible employees commuting from the mainland, subject to criteria.

The council also offers flexible working options where appropriate.

Training and Professional Development

The council provides regular supervision, ongoing professional development and support from a collaborative team. Newly Qualified Social Workers will receive structured support through the ASYE programme, helping them develop their professional capabilities during their first year of practice.

Visa Sponsorship Information

This vacancy is not suitable for applicants who require the council to sponsor an overseas work visa.

The Isle of Wight Council explicitly states that it does not currently hold a licence to sponsor overseas workers. Applicants requiring employer-sponsored immigration permission should take this restriction into account before applying.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official Isle of Wight Council recruitment website. Applicants are advised to apply promptly because the council reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the advertised deadline.

Before applying, read the council’s Application Guidance Notes.

• Closing Date: 16 November 2026
• Job Reference: 2026_2066

Only online applications submitted by the closing date will be accepted.

Contact for Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, contact:

Julie Green – Team Manager

Email: julie.green@iow.gov.uk

For assistance with the online application, contact the council’s recruitment support team at callcentre@iow.gov.uk or call 01983 823134.

Important Information

Appointment to this regulated role may require a full employment history, referee details and consent for relevant safeguarding checks.

If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, the council advises that your application has been unsuccessful.

Employer: Isle of Wight Council
Location: County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight
Salary: £39,208–£42,133 per annum
Closing Date: 16 November 2026