Social Worker (Older Adults)

Hampshire County Council; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Practice validation

Professional development

Work-life balance

Employee assistance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council’s Older Adults Team is seeking a qualified Social Worker who is innovative, person-centred and committed to strengths-based practice. You’ll join a supportive team with opportunities for training and development.

You’ll conduct comprehensive assessments, manage a complex caseload, supervise others, and triage safeguarding referrals. Starting salary for NQSWs is £36,369 per year, plus a market supplement of £3,000 pro-rata for Senior Social Workers.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration.
• Understanding of strengths-based approach.
• Familiarity with social work issues, legal frameworks, and statutory duties.
• Commitment to demonstrating values: compassion, empathy and respect.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Manage a complex caseload and provide supervision/advice on complex cases.
• Triaged safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions.
• Build positive and professional relationships.

Skills

Social Work qualification

SWE registration

Strengths-based approach

Legal frameworks understanding

Compassion & empathy

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Joining our Older Adults Team as aqualified 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).
• 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?

• 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.