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We saw that social care reform was coming, and we acted. We transformed our service, restructured our teams, changed how we work with each other and our partners, and we improved. We believe one simple thing: that everyday counts and everyone matters.
Over the last couple of years, we’ve been on a journey that has seen Ofsted have our Children’s Services as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding Leadership’, and more recently has inspected our SEND provision (Area full SEND inspection) and how we work with partner agencies (Joint Target Area Inspection). In every inspection Ofsted has recognised our commitment and dedication to delivering the best outcomes for children, young people and families. But we’re ambitious for our children and young people, so our journey continues.
About The Role
As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding vulnerable young people and supporting them towards safer, brighter futures. You will bring your expertise to support not only our most complex children but also the team, sharing learning, best practice, and contributing to the continuous professional development of colleagues. Your insight will help shape creative, effective interventions for some of Southampton’s most vulnerable young people.
About The Team
We know it is better to provide focussed support when problems first emerge, rather than delivering a statutory intervention when the needs have escalated. The Family Help service can prevent emerging problems from getting worse and becoming deep seated or entrenched. Through our Family Help model we aim to improve outcomes for children and families in Southampton and at the same time reduce the demands upon specialist and statutory, higher tier services. The team is made up of family practitioners, social workers and multi-agency practitioners who work alongside families to identify strengths and challenges and work towards a targeted support plan to motivate and create change.
What We Can Offer You
Salary: The salary band for this role is £47,181- £51,356 per annum. The starting salary is £47,181 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
* Excellent
* Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
* Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
* Flexible working options (role-dependent)
* Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
* Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
* Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
* Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
* Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
* Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
* Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
* Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
Contact Details For Informal Discussion
For further information on our benefits package please visit. For further information and details regarding the role, please contact. Interview information: interviews are scheduled for Monday 5th January 2026 and Wednesday 7th January 2026. Email: Recruitment contact details. Tel: 023 8083 4033.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Government Administration
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