Social Work Assistant Manager

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Hospital Social Work Team as Assistant Manager. You will work with health and social care colleagues to deliver effective social work services, handling safeguarding and complex cases to help adults leaving hospital achieve the best outcomes.

The role requires a qualified SWE social worker with leadership experience and the ability to supervise a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience in safeguarding, complex case work and resource allocation.
• Ability to manage and support a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Senior Case Workers and Social Workers.
• Handle a small, complex caseload.
• Assess risk.
• Support the duty function and deputise for the Team Manager.
• Assist in strategic planning and service delivery.
• Provide regular supervision and support to team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Safeguarding experience

Risk assessment

Education

Qualified Social Worker (SWE)

Job description

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Job Reference: HCC624921

Salary Range: £41,985 - £49,565 per annum (inclusive of £3,000 per annum market supplement for Social Work Assistant Manager)

Work Location: Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 20 September 2026

The Role:

Joining our Basingstoke HospitalSocial WorkTeam as anAssistant Manageryou’ll work with professional health and social care colleagues to deliver excellent social work services. As an experienced, qualified Social Worker, you’ll handle safeguarding, complex cases and resource allocation, helping adults leaving hospital achieve to the best outcomes.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and manage Senior Case Workers and Social Workers.
• Handle a small, complex caseload.
• Assess risk.
• Support the duty function and deputise for the Team Manager.
• Assist in strategic planning and service delivery.
• Provide regular supervision and support to team members.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience in safeguarding, complex case work and resource allocation.
• Ability to manage and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Make a difference:Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Hospital Social Work Teams do
• Career growth: View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service.
• 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 informationhere .
  

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

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

Travel Requirements:

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire, and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.

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.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

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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.