Social Worker

Hampshire County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement £3,000 p.a.

Health and wellbeing support

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Intermediate Care Team in Hampshire. You will support individuals with mental health needs, assist with hospital discharge, and review Section 117 aftercare requirements, delivering strengths-based interventions to promote independence in the community.

The role offers hybrid working across Countywide Hampshire, with opportunities for supervision and professional development.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration.
• Understanding of strengths-based approaches in practice.
• Knowledge of social work issues, legal duties and safeguarding.
• Commitment to values, compassion and respect.

Responsibilities

• Engage in comprehensive assessments and reviews for individuals with Section 117 needs.
• Support hospital discharge planning with timely assessments.
• Manage a diverse caseload and provide guidance to junior staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families to achieve positive outcomes.
• Triage safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions.

Skills

SWE registered

Strengths-based practice

Discharge planning

Mental health knowledge

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

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Social Worker

Job Reference: HCC624950 Salary Range: £41,985 - £46,565 pro-rata, per annum Work Location: Countywide, Hampshire (Hybrid Working) Hours per week: Full-time and part-time hours are available Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 8 October 2026 Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received.

The Role:

Joining our Intermediate Care Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you will play an integral role in supporting individuals with diverse and complex mental health needs. The team works closely with Mental Health Hospital Teams and Joint Commissioners to facilitate timely hospital discharge, identify and review eligible Section 117 aftercare needs, and promote independence through strengths-based interventions. ICT typically support for up to 4 to 6 weeks post discharge, ensuring individuals have the right support in place to achieve successful community outcomes.

You’ll thrive in a supportive team environment where sharing experiences and learning from each other is encouraged. You’ll have opportunities to participate in group and individual reflective practice, allowing you to expand and develop your knowledge and expertise.

What you’ll do:

• Engaging in comprehensive assessments and reviews of individuals in the community who have eligible s.117 aftercare needs.
• Supporting the hospital discharge planning process through timely and effective assessments.
• Managing a diverse caseload, providing guidance and supervision to Case Workers and Senior Case Workers, and offering expert advice on complex cases.
• Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary manner, effectively negotiating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to achieve positive results.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making well-informed decisions to ensure the best possible outcome.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• 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.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Social Worker role,the team and our values. The section‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements anddemonstrate our values, in your application.

• Make a difference:Watch this shortvideo to find out more about the important work our Mental Health Teams do.
• Career growth: Opportunities for experienced social workers.View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service.
• 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 informationhere.

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

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

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

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.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

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.