Social Worker (Mental Health) HCC624791


Company:	Hampshire County Council
Salary:	£40,643 - £48,077
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Havant, PO9 2AX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

Joining our Mental Health 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 in their work and sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement.

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.

• Participating in duty to triage urgent cases as well as triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.

• Liaising with colleagues in Health to facilitate hospital discharges.

• Holding forensic cases and working closely with the Ministry of Justice.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Social Worker, 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.

• 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.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Why join us:

• 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 pro-rata per annum.

• AMHP Pathway: We’ll support you to complete your AMHP training and give you the opportunity to complete AMHP work alongside your Social Work duties. When you’ve completed your AMHP training, you’ll be eligible for a market supplement of up to £2,500 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.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

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