Senior Social Worker
3 days ago
Job DescriptionJoin us as a Senior Social Worker and take the next step in your career while making a lasting impact on 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.This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your professional practice, mentor and collaborate with colleagues, and actively shape a culture of learning and continuous development.What you’ll do:Provide mentoring, guidance, and support to colleagues, helping them grow and develop in their roles.Champion reflective practice and contribute to service development and innovation.Role-model excellent social work practice, promoting high standards across the service.Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change.Lead on complex 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.What we’re looking for:Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.Comfortable mentoring others and role-modelling best practiceSignificant experience working with children and families, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds, in a UK-based statutory social work setting.Highly skilled in building trust, engaging families, and developing effective plans.Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking in your approach to practice.Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.Strong understanding of safeguarding, legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles.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?To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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