JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Family Help Team

Location: Hampshire, UK
Pay: £38.00 per hour
Contract: Part Time / Full Time, Ongoing

Join Hampshire County Council as a Social Worker within the Family Help Team, where you'll deliver early and targeted support to children, young people, and families across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference while enjoying flexibility, ongoing development, and a competitive hourly rate. Whether you prefer part-time or full-time work, this role offers the balance and autonomy you need to thrive.

Perks and Benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose the hours that suit your lifestyle-because your wellbeing matters.

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £38.00 per hour, ensuring your commitment and expertise are well rewarded.

• Professional Development: Access advanced training, reflective practice, and CPD opportunities to support your growth.

• Work-Life Balance: Manage your own workload with flexibility designed to support both personal and professional commitments.

• Community Impact: Contribute to a service that strengthens family resilience and promotes positive change across Hampshire.

What You Will Do

• Conduct high-quality family assessments to identify needs, strengths, risks, and desired outcomes.

• Create outcome-focused Family Plans to support positive change and improve family functioning.

• Deliver targeted early help interventions, including home visits, direct work with children, and solution-focused approaches.

• Identify and respond to early safeguarding concerns, implementing appropriate safety plans and liaising with statutory partners.

• Manage a varied caseload, ensuring consistent visits, planning, and leading Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings.

• Work effectively within a multi-agency network, collaborating with schools, health professionals, and wider community partners.

• Use evidence-based tools in direct work to support emotional, social, and behavioural development in children.

• Maintain high professional and regulatory standards, engaging in reflective practice and contributing to service development.

Skills and Experience Required