Qualified Social Worker

Hampshire County Council; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training & development

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Havant is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Older Adults Team. You’ll work in a supportive, strengths-based environment, conducting assessments and managing a diverse caseload.

This permanent, hybrid role offers a market supplement of £3,000 for Senior Social Workers, a generous pension, training opportunities and a commitment to work-life balance.

Applicants must be SWE-registered and prepared to travel as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in Older Adults social work and strengths-based practice.
• Commitment to values and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals’ needs and available support.
• Manage a complex caseload and provide supervision and practice advice.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Build positive and professional relationships.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Decision making

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Social Worker

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC625031
Salary Range: £41,985 - £49,565 pro-rata, per annum (inclusive of £3,000 per annum Market Supplement for Senior Social Workers)
Work Location: Havant Plaza, Havant (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 8 November 2026

The Role:

Joining our Older Adults Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way. You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development.

What you’ll do:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing a complex caseload whilst providingsupervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions.
• Building positive and professional relationships.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).Due to the needs of the team, we’re unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post.
• A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
• Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.

Why join us?

• Make a difference:Watch this shortvideo to find out more about the important work our Older Adults Teams do.
• Career growth: View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service.
• Excellent Practice Validation:Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
• Professional development:Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Social Worker Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.