Social Worker

Hampshire County Council; Pennington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Excellent Practice Validation

Professional development

Work-life balance

Employee support

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a Social Worker for the Older Adults Team. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage a complex caseload, and provide supervision and practice advice on challenging cases. The role includes safeguarding triage, relationship-building and ongoing professional development.

The post offers structured training, support, and opportunities for progression within a values-driven, supportive team that prioritises wellbeing and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration.
• Understanding of strengths-based approaches.
• Knowledge of social work issues, legal frameworks and statutory duties.
• Commitment to showing compassion, empathy and respect.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing a complex caseload and providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Building positive and professional relationships.

Education

Social Work qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Joining our Older Adults Team as a qualified Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way.

You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions.
• Building positive and professional relationships.

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.

• Career growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £36,369 per annum for first year of employment.
• 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 pro-rata 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.

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

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