Social worker – Childrens services – Hampshire

Job Description

Role Overview: As a Social Worker in Children’s Services, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding children, supporting families in crisis, and promoting positive outcomes. You’ll work within a supportive team structure to assess needs, build care plans, and deliver meaningful interventions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake assessments, care planning, and direct work with children and families.
• Manage a diverse and complex caseload, including Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children.
• Work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, joined-up support.
• Prepare high-quality reports for reviews, legal proceedings, and case conferences.
• Build trusted relationships with children to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Solid experience in Children’s Services, including safeguarding and statutory work.
• A strong understanding of child development, risk assessment, and legislation (Children Act 1989/2004).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable children and their families.

What Hampshire Offers:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to reflective supervision and a supportive team culture.
• Training and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• A well-resourced service rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted.