Social Worker HCC625031

Hampshire County Council; Havant; Híbrido; GBP 42 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health Assured Employee Assistance

LGPS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Resumo da oferta

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a Social Worker for the Older Adults Team in Havant. You will handle comprehensive assessments, manage a diverse caseload, and provide supervision and guidance on complex cases, ensuring high-quality welfare outcomes for service users.

The role requires SWE registration and a solid grounding in strengths-based practice, with a commitment to professional development and ethical standards. Hybrid working arrangements support work-life balance.

Qualificações

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration required.
• Newly Qualified Social Workers are not suitable for this post.
• Strong strengths-based and person-centred approach expected.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Manage a complex caseload with supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Build positive and professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

Conhecimentos

Assessment

Teamwork

Strengths-based practice

Communication

Formação académica

Social Work qualification

Registered with Social Work England (SWE)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Social Worker HCC625031

Company: Hampshire County Council

Salary: £41,985 to £49,565 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Havant, PO9 2AX

Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026

Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Joining our Older Adults Team as a qualified 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 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). 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.
• Make a difference: Watch this short video 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.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website.

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.

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