Principal Social Worker

Wiltshire Council

1 month ago

United States$55k–59kFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Wiltshire Council as a Principal Social Worker in United States.

Key Responsibilities

lead professional social work practice and drive high standards across Families & Children’s Services.

lead professional for social work, providing expert leadership, modelling excellent practice, and ensurin.

lead professional standards, workforce development and liaison with Social Work England; strengthen pract.

Benefits & Compensation

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The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Professional Social Work Practice LeadershipStatutory Social Work KnowledgeWorkforce DevelopmentQuality AssuranceAuditsContinuous ImprovementMulti-Agency PartnershipsCommunicationInnovationSocial Work England LiaisonASYE OversightApprenticeship OversightStudent Placement OversightCPD Pathway Oversight

Requirements

Candidates must possess substantial leadership experience within children’s social care, deep knowledge of statutory social work, and a proven ability to strengthen quality and drive workforce development. Essential requirements include a recognized social work qualification and current Social Work England registration.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Principal Social Worker at Wiltshire Council a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Wiltshire Council is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Wiltshire Council lists compensation for this physician position at $56k to $60k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($56k–$60k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Professional Social Work Practice Leadership, Statutory Social Work Knowledge, Workforce Development, Quality Assurance, Audits, Continuous Improvement, Multi-Agency Partnerships, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Principal Social Worker will lead professional social work practice, model excellent standards, and ensure the workforce is skilled and prepared for inspection within Families & Children’s Services. This role involves leading professional standards, overseeing quality assurance, managing develop...

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