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Social Work Assistant (Ref: 2025_1341)

Isle of Wight Council

Grade 8, £29,884 to £32,654 per annum

Isle of Wight (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Social Work Assistant (Enhacned) x2 (Ref: 2025_1340)

Isle of Wight Council

Grade 9, £33,367 to £36,325 (£27,054.32 to £29,452.70 pro rata)

Isle of Wight (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Team Manager (Ref: 2025_1338)

Isle of Wight Council

Grade 13, £48,062 to £51,531 per annum

Isle of Wight (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Senior Social Worker - Localities

Isle of Wight Council

Grade 11, £42,838.00 to £45,646.00 per annum

Isle of Wight (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Approved Mental Health Professional - Casual

Isle of Wight Council

Grade 11, £22.21 per hour + Night duty, shift allowance and standby allowance

Isle of Wight (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

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