Hampshire County Council

Hospital Social Worker HCC625319

Basingstoke RG21 7LS

Key information

Pay
£41,985 to £49,565 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
Hybrid - 3 days remote
Posted date
28 Oct 2026
Closing date
11 Nov 2026

About this role

Join our Basingstoke Hospital Social Work Team as a qualified and experienced registered Social Worker. You’ll work with dedicated health and social care colleagues to deliver excellent social work services, helping adults leaving hospital to achieve the best outcomes.

What you’ll do

• 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 making informed decisions.

• Building positive and professional relationships.

What we’re looking for

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we’re unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post.

• Experience of working with adults within a social care setting.

• 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.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Why join us?

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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.

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.