Social Worker (Physical Disabilities) HCC625122

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Practice Validation

Continuous learning and supervision

Work-life balance

Health Assured EAP

LGPS pension

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker (Physical Disabilities) to join the Physical Disabilities Team in Basingstoke. You will provide comprehensive assessments, manage a complex caseload and work in a multi-disciplinary way to achieve positive outcomes.

The post requires SWE registration, a Social Work qualification, and experience with Care Act assessments. The role offers hybrid working, professional development, and a supportive environment with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience undertaking Care Act assessments within a statutory setting.
• Strong strengths-based approach and understanding of social services duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Manage a complex caseload while supervising Case Workers and Senior Case Workers; provide practice advice on complex cases.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary way, balancing needs of service users, families and other professionals to reach positive outcomes.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Build positive and professional relationships with service users and colleagues.

Skills

SWE registration

Care Act experience

Strengths-based approach

Legal frameworks

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker (Physical Disabilities) HCC625122

Joining our Physical Disabilities 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.

Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.

What you’ll do:

• 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.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary way, successfully negotiating between the people who use our service, their families, and other professionals to reach positive outcomes.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Building positive and professional relationships.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience of undertaking care act assessments within a statutory setting.
• 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.

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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 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.

Company: Hampshire County Council Salary: £41,985 to £49,565 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Basingstoke, RG24 8AG Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Oct 2026 Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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