Join 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.
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
* Comfortable mentoring others and role-modelling best practice.
* Significant experience working with children and families, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds.
* 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.
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.
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