Senior Social Work Manager

1 day ago


Hampshire, United Kingdom Hampshire County Council Full time
Job Description:

As a Senior Social Work Manager at Hampshire County Council, you will be responsible for leading our South East Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team. The team provides person-centred, strengths-based social care support to empower adults in our community to maximise their independence and quality of life.

Your Role:
  • Provide line management support to the team, focusing on wellbeing, quality of work, and performance management.
  • Take responsibility for key decision-making, including agreeing outcomes for escalations and complaints.
  • Undertake strategic planning to ensure we deliver an effective service, continuously improving in response to the changing environment.
  • Manage complex multi-agency work, including negotiation with partner agencies based on robust knowledge and application of legal frameworks.
  • Oversee safeguarding enquiries involving the highest level of risk.

Requirements:
  • Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England (SWE).
  • Extensive experience managing complex cases, supervising others, and acting as a senior decision maker.
  • Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment skills.
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills.
  • Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy, and respect.
  • Previous experience working in a management position or in a mental health setting is a plus.

Why Work with Us?
  • We offer a competitive salary of approximately £53,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • A supportive supervision structure and positive work-life balance.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.


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