Social Worker (Continuing Healthcare)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a registered Social Worker for its Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team. You will work within a multidisciplinary environment to manage a diverse caseload across adults with mental health, physical and learning disabilities, and older adults.

You will assess and plan care following Discharge to Assess, applying the Care Act 2014, and collaborating with families to secure appropriate care arrangements.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration.
• Experience in UK Adult Social Care.
• Knowledge of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care (July 2022).
• Understanding of social work legislation and statutory duties.
• Commitment to values and compassionate practice.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with onward care journeys after hospital Discharge to Assess.
• Undertake assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to support NHS CHC assessments.
• Collaborate with individuals and families to arrange suitable post-assessment care.
• Undertake mental capacity assessments.
• Manage challenging and complex cases.

Skills

UK-based experience in Adult Social C

NHS CHC framework knowledge

Strengths-based practice

Social work legislation & statutorydut

Compassion & empathy

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 9 November 2026

Interview Date: w/c 23 November 2026

The Role:

As a registered Social Worker inthe Hampshire County Council Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team, you’ll work within a multidisciplinary environment collaboratively with your social care colleagues and other professionals in the varied and complex field of NHS CHC. You’ll be supported to manage a diverse caseload, working across all care groups including older and younger adults, with mental health concerns and physical and learning disabilities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting individuals with their onward care journey following a Discharge to Assess period from hospital.
• Undertaking assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Engaging with multidisciplinary teams to support completion of NHS CHC assessments.
• Collaborating with individuals and their families to transition them to suitable care provision following assessment.
• Undertaking mental capacity assessments.
• Managing challenging and complex cases.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).We would welcome applicants wanting to complete their ASYE.
• UK based experience within Adult Social Care.
• Demonstratable experience of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care July 2022 (Revised).
• 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,team and our values. The section‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.

• Make a difference:Watch this shortvideo to find out more about the important work our CHC Team does.
• Career growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £36,369 per annum for first year of employment. 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 information here .

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

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, 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.

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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 re because??

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.