Social Worker (Older Adults)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Older Adults team in Hampshire. The role is hybrid, with work locations at Farnborough Library or Park House in Alton, and a 37-hour week.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage a complex caseload, supervise colleagues, and triage safeguarding referrals while upholding statutory duties and a strengths-based approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Understanding of strengths-based practice in social work.
• Knowledge of social work issues, legal frameworks and statutory duties.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing 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.
• Building positive and professional relationships.

Skills

Strengths-based approach

Safeguarding awareness

Relationship building

Education

Social Work qualification and SWE registration

Job description

Job Reference: HCC625275
Salary Range: £41,985 - £49,565 per annum (inclusive of £3,000 per annum market supplement for Senior Social Workers)
Work Location: Farnborough Library, Farnborough or Park House, Alton (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 8 November 2026
Interview Date: 16 November 2026 or 17 November 2026

The Role:

Joining our Older Adults Team as a qualified 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 the vacancy within the Hart and Alton Team.
• 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 to find out more about the important work our Older Adults Teams do.
• 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 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 .

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.

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.

Additional Information:

Social Worker (Older Adults)

Vetting Requirements:

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