Senior Social Worker; Children in Care

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.

• 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, in a UK-based statutory social work setting.
• 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.