Older Adults Social Worker - Growth & Impact

Hampshire County Council; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement £3,000 per annum

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hampshire County Council's Older Adults Team in Farnborough is seeking a qualified Social Worker who is innovative, person-centred and committed to strengths-based practice. You’ll join a supportive team with opportunities for training and ongoing development.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage a complex caseload, triage safeguarding referrals and build positive professional relationships, with starting salary for NQSWs around £36,369 and a market supplement of £3,000 for Senior

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration.
• Strong strengths-based approach and understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and statutory duties.
• Commitment to our values, compassion, empathy and respect.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals’ needs and available support.
• Manage a complex caseload and provide supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions.
• Build positive and professional relationships.

Skills

SWE registered

Strengths-based practice

Caseload management

Safeguarding

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Hampshire County Council's Older Adults Team in Farnborough is seeking a qualified Social Worker who is innovative, person-centred and committed to strengths-based practice. You’ll join a supportive team with opportunities for training and ongoing development.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage a complex caseload, triage safeguarding referrals and build positive professional relationships, with starting salary for NQSWs around £36,369 and a market supplement of £3,000 for Senior