Social Worker (Mental Health) HCC624791

Hampshire County Council; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practice validation programme with a £

AMHP training support

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Hampshire County Council's Mental Health Team in Havant is seeking a qualified Social Worker to bring a strengths-based, person-centred approach to complex caseloads. You will assess needs, provide practice advice, supervise Case Workers, and contribute to safeguarding decisions.

You will work in a supportive team that values learning and continuous improvement, with AMHP training opportunities, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Understanding of strengths-based approach in social work.
• Good understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and statutory duties.
• Commitment to demonstrating values and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing a complex caseload while supervising Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and providing practice advice on complex cases.
• Participating in duty to triage urgent cases as well as triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Liaising with Health colleagues to facilitate hospital discharges.
• Holding forensic cases and working closely with the Ministry of Justice.

Skills

Strengths-based practice

SWE registration awareness

Case load management

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Joining our Mental Health 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 in their work and sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement.

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.
• Participating in duty to triage urgent cases as well as triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Liaising with colleagues in Health to facilitate hospital discharges.
• Holding forensic cases and working closely with the Ministry of Justice.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Social Worker, 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.

Why join us:

• 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.
• AMHP Pathway: We’ll support you to complete your AMHP training and give you the opportunity to complete AMHP work alongside your Social Work duties. When you’ve completed your AMHP training, you’ll be eligible for a market supplement of up to £2,500 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.

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, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

Social Worker (Mental Health) HCC624791

Company: Hampshire County Council

Salary: £41,985 to £49,565 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Havant, PO9 2AX

Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 26 Oct 2026

Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

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