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Family Help Hub - Senior Social Worker- - Havant, Hampshire

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.

Join Hampshire's Family Help Hub as a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire.

Havant are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to lead on complex Family Help cases, contribute to reflective team practice, and support improved outcomes for local families.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice.

In this role, you will:

Provide direct support to children and families to reduce risk and strengthen family networks
Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure coordinated help and timely interventions
Complete high‑quality assessments and plans that reflect the needs and voices of children
Bring a trauma‑informed, restorative approach to practice
Contribute to a dynamic, supportive, and reflective team environmentWhat we are looking for:

SWE-registered Social Worker with experience in children's services or early help settings
A minimum of 3 years post‑qualifying experience gained through permanent employment within an English Local Authority Children's Services, in line with DfE agency worker guidance.

Strong assessment, communication, and relationship‑building skills
Ability to work proactively and creatively with families
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomesPay: £42 per hour
Location: Havant, 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 @ (url removed) / (phone number removed)

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