Qualified Social Worker

Hampshire County Council; Langstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick pay

Health support

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Older Adults Team. You will be innovative, person-centred, and committed to a strengths-based approach while supporting individuals and families in the community.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, managing a complex caseload, safeguarding triage, and supervising Case Workers. A driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are essential for travel across Hampshire.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration; no Newly Qualified social workers.
• Experience with comprehensive assessments and complex caseloads.
• Travel to various locations; valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Manage a complex caseload and provide supervision and practice advice on complex cases.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions.
• Build positive and professional relationships and apply a strengths-based approach.

Skills

Case management

Safeguarding

Supervision

Communication

Strengths-based

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

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