Senior Social Worker: Refugee & Care Leaver Support

Hampshire County Council; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible working

Career development days

Back-office support

Wellbeing support

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a Social Worker to join the Refugee Team in Havant. You will support separated children, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, refugee young people, and families, delivering practical, relationship-based support and safeguarding.

You will lead assessments, care planning, and multi‑agency collaboration in a trauma-informed, child-centred approach. This permanent role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a commitment to wellbeing and professional

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in a UK-based statutory social work setting.
• Senior Social Workers will have significant post-qualifying experience and mentor colleagues.
• Ability to engage families and build trust; assess risk and plan effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change.
• Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support.
• Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice.
• As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues and contribute to service development.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Job description

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a Social Worker to join the Refugee Team in Havant. You will support separated children, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, refugee young people, and families, delivering practical, relationship-based support and safeguarding.

You will lead assessments, care planning, and multi‑agency collaboration in a trauma-informed, child-centred approach. This permanent role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a commitment to wellbeing and professional