Senior Social Worker – Family Help Team
Hampshire Council | Fareham | Full-Time Locum Opportunity
Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join its Family Help Team in Fareham on a full-time locum basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK’s most respected local authorities, known for its commitment to high-quality services, strong leadership, and investment in both families and frontline practitioners.
Hampshire Council has built an excellent reputation for creating supportive working environments where Social Workers are empowered to make meaningful differences to children and families. The authority promotes collaborative practice, professional development, and manageable working structures that allow practitioners to focus on delivering impactful interventions.
The Role
As a Senior Social Worker within the Family Help Team, you will play a key role in supporting children and families through effective assessment, intervention, and safeguarding practices.
Responsibilities include:
* Managing complex cases involving children, young people, and families
* Completing assessments, care planning, and risk management to ensure positive outcomes
* Providing guidance and support to less experienced team members
* Working closely with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated interventions
* Attending child protection conferences, court proceedings, and statutory reviews where required
* Promoting relationship-based practice and strengths-focused interventions
* Ensuring accurate and timely case recording in line with statutory requirements
Why Choose Locum Work?
Locum roles continue to offer Social Workers flexibility, variety, and strong earning potential while allowing professionals to broaden their experience across different teams and authorities. This opportunity offers the chance to work within a highly regarded council while maintaining the freedom and professional independence that locum work provides.
Why Work with SW Locums?
SW Locums has earned a reputation as one of the leading Social Work agencies in the market, recognised for its honest approach, sector expertise, and outstanding candidate support. Our consultants understand Social Work because they specialise in it — offering dedicated guidance, excellent communication, and access to some of the best opportunities across the UK.
With SW Locums, you are more than just a CV. We focus on building long-term professional relationships and ensuring every Social Worker feels supported throughout their assignment journey.
If you are a passionate Senior Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a highly respected authority, we would love to hear from you