Social Worker – Family Help Service

Job Title: Social Worker – Family Help Service (Safeguarding)
Location: Hampshire
Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary / Interim
Service Area: Children’s Social Care – Safeguarding & Family Help

Help protect and strengthen families in Hampshire.
We’re looking for a skilled and committed Social Worker to join Hampshire’s Family Help Service, focusing on safeguarding children and young people. This is your chance to work within a supportive, forward-thinking local authority where best practice and positive outcomes for children are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As a Social Worker in the Family Help Service, you will:

• Manage a varied caseload of children in need, those subject to child protection plans, and children in care.

• Undertake high-quality assessments and develop effective, child-focused care plans.

• Work closely with families, schools, health professionals, and partner agencies to build resilience and improve safety.

• Use your professional judgement to make timely, proportionate safeguarding decisions.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.

• Has recent experience in children’s safeguarding, ideally within a local authority setting.

• Brings strong assessment, analysis, and risk management skills.

• Is confident engaging directly with children and families to achieve positive change.

• Can work effectively in a busy, high-volume environment.

Why Join Hampshire?

• Competitive hourly rate up to £38.00.

• Manageable caseloads with a focus on quality over quantity.

• Access to experienced managers and peer support.

• Be part of a service that is consistently rated highly for its commitment to children’s welfare.

Apply Now
If you’re ready to make a difference and bring your safeguarding expertise to Hampshire’s Family Help Service, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Fred Thomas on 01635 226350 or fthomas@sheldon-phillips.com.