Hampshire County Council • Farnborough, Hampshire
About this role
Joining our Older Adults Team as a qualified Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way.
You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development.
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.
- Triaging safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions.
- Building positive and professional relationships.
What we’re looking for
- Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).
- 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?
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Career growth
Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQS
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£36,369 per annum for first year of employment.
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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.
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Professional development
Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
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Work-life balance
Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
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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.
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Competitive benefits package
Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker, Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.
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