Children's Social Worker – Flexible, Impactful Role in Hampshire

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated Children's Social Worker to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families. In this role, you will build meaningful relationships and lead assessments, care planning, and interventions. Ideal candidates will be registered Social Workers with experience in statutory settings and possess strong skills in safeguarding and relationship-building. The position offers outstanding support, including flexible working options, personal development opportunities, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Excellent relationship‑building, communication, mediation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles.
• Confident managing complex caseloads and working effectively in multi-agency settings.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions.
• Manage complex caseloads with autonomy and creativity.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Mediation

Negotiation

Safeguarding

Analysing Information

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Experience in UK-based statutory social work setting

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated Children's Social Worker to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families. In this role, you will build meaningful relationships and lead assessments, care planning, and interventions. Ideal candidates will be registered Social Workers with experience in statutory settings and possess strong skills in safeguarding and relationship-building. The position offers outstanding support, including flexible working options, personal development opportunities, and competitive benefits.