Social Worker

Hampshire County Council; Sheet; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement £3,000 per annum

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council's Older Adults Team is seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our supportive, strengths‑based service. You will be innovative, person-centred and committed to improving outcomes for older adults.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage a complex caseload, provide supervision to Case Workers and Senior Case Workers, triage safeguarding referrals, and build professional relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with SWE registration.
• Experience handling complex caseloads and safeguarding referrals.
• Strong assessment and supervision capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Manage a complex caseload while providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and offering practice advice on complex cases.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Build positive and professional relationships.

Skills

Strengths-based approach

Education

Social Work degree

Registered with Social Work England (SWE)

Job description

Joining our Older Adults Team as aqualified and experienced 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 providingsupervision 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).Due to the needs of the team, we’re unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post.


• 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.

Why join us?

• Make a difference:Watch this shortvideo to find out more about the important work our Older Adults Teams do.


• Career growth: 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.

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: Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.