Senior Social Worker (Children's Services)

Hampshire County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hampshire County Council as a Children's Social Worker in an Outstanding rated service. You'll have the opportunity to practice creatively and independently, contribute to meaningful improvements for children's outcomes, and enjoy a supportive working environment with flexible options.

Benefits

A 9-day working fortnight

Annual leave starting from 25 days

Personal assistant for back-office support

Hybrid tablet device for effective working

5 personal development days per year

Progression opportunities

Relocation assistance up to £8,500

Qualifications

• Must have a valid registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture of learning and improvement.
• Mentor colleagues and support their professional development.
• Engage with children and families for assessments and planning.

Skills

Building meaningful relationships

Creativity

Flexibility

Continuous improvement

Education

Registered with Social Work England

At least three years' experience

Job description

Practice in an Outstanding Children’s Service and trailblaze new ways of working

As a Children's Social Worker within Hampshire County Council, you will be practicing in one of the few local authorities in the country rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Our Social Workers are valued assets, and we encourage creativity and autonomy while enabling flexible working arrangements. We are committed to providing regular, reflective, and effective supervision to support you, ensuring you have the working conditions necessary for good practice to thrive.

The Department for Education’s latest report on its ‘Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme’ highlights the success of the ‘Hampshire Approach’. More information about the ‘Hampshire Approach’ is available in the Job Description and Person Specification linked below.

Registered with Social Work England with at least three years' experience, you will be highly skilled at building meaningful relationships with children and families to engage them in assessments and plans. You should be creative, flexible, and forward-thinking, constantly striving for continuous improvement to provide the best outcomes for children.

In this role, you will be expected to contribute to a culture of learning and improvement and mentor colleagues to achieve their aspirations. Although Senior Social Workers do not directly line manage, they provide mentoring, support, and guidance to colleagues, making this an excellent opportunity to develop further and role model your skills.

We will provide you with:

• A 9-day working fortnight
• Annual leave starting from 25 days, increasing to 28 days based on service
• A personal assistant to provide back-office support, allowing you to focus on professional practice
• A hybrid tablet device for flexible and effective working
• 5 personal development days per year
• Ample progression opportunities
• Flexible working options to suit modern lifestyles
• Relocation assistance up to £8,500 for experienced social workers moving to Hampshire (subject to management approval)