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Salary Range:£39,382 - £43,679 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £8,350 per annum
Work Location: Park House, Alton
Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 06 July 2025
The Role:
Advance Your Career in Social Work with Hampshire County Council!
We are seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join us as Assistant Team Manager. Hampshire County Council's Childrens Services has established dedicated Family Help Teams to provide tailored support to families.
What you’ll do:
As an Assistant Team Manager, you will support Social Workers within the Family Help Hubs, including:
* Working with children under child protection and child-in-need plans, and involved in legal proceedings.
* Conducting pre-birth and parenting assessments in multi-agency practices.
* Focusing on safeguarding adolescents in their context.
* Implementing the Hampshire Approach, ensuring children's voices are heard and recorded.
What we’re looking for:
* At least three years of frontline statutory social care experience working with children, young people, and families.
* Passion and commitment to improving outcomes for children.
* A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
* Current driving license, vehicle, and business insurance, as travel within Hampshire may be required.
You will be part of a supportive team, with a competitive salary, extensive training, and development opportunities including 5 CPD days. Other benefits include:
* PA support to focus on practice.
* Thorough induction process.
* Nine-day fortnight schedule.
* Flexible working options with mobile and hybrid devices.
* Relocation assistance up to £8,500.
* Family-friendly policies and generous leave entitlements.
* Health and wellbeing services and discounts.
* Local Government Pension Scheme eligibility.
For further details, please see our website.
Additional Information:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. References will be requested prior to interview as part of safer recruitment requirements.
Contact for informal discussion:
Jenny Hunter, Senior Administrative Officer
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We ensure our recruitment practices reflect this commitment and promote equality and inclusion.
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