Social Workers - Hampshire

Reference: GB051026D_1791195655

Hampshire Qualified Social Work Roles

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
Social Workers and Senior Social Workers are required across a number of Hampshire County Council Children's Services teams.
We are currently recruiting for a range of opportunities within Family Help, Children in Care, Fostering and Disabled Children's Services across multiple Hampshire localities. These are excellent opportunities to join well-established teams with flexible hybrid working arrangements and competitive rates.

Current Vacancies

Test Valley
  • Family Help Social Worker
  • £38ph
  • 3-month contract
East Hampshire (Alton)
  • Family Help Hub Senior Social Worker - £42ph
  • Fostering East Social Worker - £38ph
  • Family Help Hub Assistant Team Manager - £42ph
  • 3-month contracts
  • ATM role will cover multiple Family Help teams across East Hampshire
Basingstoke
  • Family Help Hub Social Worker - £38ph
  • Family Help Hub Senior Social Worker - £42ph
  • 3-month contracts
Eastleigh & Winchester
  • Family Help Hub Senior Social Worker
  • £42ph
  • 3-month contract
New Forest
  • Family Help Hub Social Worker - £38ph
  • Family Help Hub Senior Social Worker - £42ph
  • 3-month contracts
Hart & Rushmoor
  • Family Help Hub Social Worker - £38ph
  • Family Help Hub Senior Social Worker - £42ph
  • 3-month contracts
Fareham & Gosport
  • Family Help Social Worker - £38ph
  • Family Help Senior Social Worker - £42ph
  • Children in Care (CIC) Senior Social Worker - £42ph
  • Family Help Hub Assistant Team Manager - £42ph
  • 3-month contracts
  • Hybrid working with approximately 1-2 office days per week, although flexibility may be considered
Havant
  • Family Help Hub Senior Social Worker - £42ph
  • Disabled Children Team (DCT) Social Worker - £38ph
  • 3-month contracts

About You

To be considered, you will:
  • Be registered with Social Work England
  • Have the Right to Work in the UK
  • Have recent experience within Children's Services
  • Have experience relevant to the team you are applying for, including Family Help, Safeguarding, Child Protection, Children in Care, Fostering or Disabled Children's Services
  • Be able to manage statutory responsibilities and work effectively within a multi-agency environment
These opportunities offer a chance to work within supportive teams committed to delivering positive outcomes for children, young people and families across Hampshire.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£38.00 - £42.00
Per hour
GBP38 - GBP42 per hour
Added 05/10/2026
Reference: GB051026D_1791195655

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