Social Worker (Physical Disabilities) HCC624837
- winchester, england, United Kingdom
- Temporary
- Full time
- Remote
Job Description
Social Worker (Physical Disabilities) HCC
Joining our Physical Disabilities Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way.
You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development.
What you’ll be doing:
• 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.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary way, successfully negotiating between the people who use our service, their families, and other professionals to reach positive outcomes.
• 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 undertaking care act assessments within a statutory 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.
• 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.
• Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• 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.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.
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 Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Senior Social Worker
Social Worker (Physical Disabilities) HCC
Company: Hampshire County Council Salary: £40,643 - £48,077 Hours: Full-time Location: Hampshire, SO23 8UJ Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Aug 2026 Closing date: 31 Aug 2026
Summary
Joining our Physical Disabilities Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way.
You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development.
What you’ll be doing:
• 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.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary way, successfully negotiating between the people who use our service, their families, and other professionals to reach positive outcomes.
• 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 undertaking care act assessments within a statutory 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.
• 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.
• Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• 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.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.
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 Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Senior Social Worker
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