Social Worker (Mental Health)

Hampshire County Council; Andover (MN); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior Social Worker progression (£3,0

AMHP training support

Health and wellbeing programme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Andover is seeking a qualified Social Worker (Mental Health) to join the Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team. The role is based in Andover with a hybrid pattern offering four days remote.

You will conduct assessments, manage a complex caseload, supervise others, triage urgent and safeguarding cases, and liaise with Health to support hospital discharges and forensic work with the MOJ.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience in a UK-based adults’ statutory setting.
• Understanding of strengths-based approaches and legal duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals’ needs and available support.
• Manage a complex caseload and provide supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers.
• Triage urgent cases and safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions.
• Liaise with Health colleagues to facilitate hospital discharges.
• Hold forensic cases and work with the Ministry of Justice.

Skills

Social work

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Social Work degree

SWE registration

Job description

Social Worker (Mental Health)

Company: Hampshire County Council

Salary: £41,985 to £49,565 a year, pro rata

Hours: Full-time

Location: Andover, SP10 3AJ

Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 28 Oct 2026

Joining our Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you’ll bring creativity, compassion and a strong commitment to person centred, strengths-based practice. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, shared learning and continuous professional growth, with plenty of opportunities for training and development.

Our Mental Health Service is entering an exciting period of transformation, reshaping how we work and adopting innovative, needs led approaches to improve outcomes for the people we support. You’ll play an active role in this evolving landscape – contributing to new ways of working, strengthening collaboration with health partners, and helping us enhance our engagement with individuals who are hardest to reach. It’s a great opportunity to be part of a service that’s moving forward and to help shape positive change through your day-to-day practice.

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:

• 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.
• Experience working in a UK-based adults’ 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

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