Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Hampshire, United Kingdom HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Full time

Join us as a Children’s Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We’re proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children’s services. You’ll be a key part of a forward-thinking, high-performing and supportive team that values creativity, autonomy, and professional growth. With the right environment and support behind you, your potential won’t just be realised – it’ll be celebrated. What you’ll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. What we’re looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK-based statutory social work setting. Excellent relationship-building, communication, mediation, and negotiation skills. Strong understanding of safeguarding, legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Confident managing complex caseloads and working effectively in multi-agency settings. Skilled in assessing risk, analysing information, and producing high-quality reports. Highly organised, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development. Please note: This role is not open to newly qualified social workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS) on our website. Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE ‘Partner in Practice’ initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing 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: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to care.careers@hants.gov.uk with the subject line ‘Social Worker HCC622537’. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the ‘Apply’ button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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