Social Work Assistant Manager HCC625335

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

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council's Frimley Park Hospital Social Work Team is seeking an experienced Social Work Assistant Manager. You will work with health and social care colleagues to deliver high-quality social work services, handle safeguarding, complex cases and resource allocation to help adults leaving hospital achieve the best outcomes.

In addition to a £3,000 pro-rata market supplement, the role offers progression, support, and an extensive benefits package, with supervisor duties and the

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.
• Assessment of 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 management

Safeguarding

Complex case work

Resource allocation

Risk assessment

Supervision

Education

SWE registration

Job description

Social Work Assistant Manager HCC625335

Job Details

• Company: Hampshire County Council
• Salary: £41,985 to £49,565 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Frimley, GU16 7UJ
• Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 5 Nov 2026
• Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Summary

Joining our Frimley Park Hospital Social Work Team as an Assistant Manager you’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.

In addition to the £3,000 pro-rata per annum market supplement, we offer:

Additional Payments

• £2,000 pro-rata after 3 months (for external applicants).
• £2,000 pro-rata after 12 months and then annually (for all applicants).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Senior Case Workers and Social Workers.
• Handle a small, complex caseload.
• Assessment of 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Why Join Us

• Great learning environment with a focus on professional development.
• Regular supervision and support.
• Supportive and dedicated team.
• Extensive benefits package.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.