Newly Qualified Social Worker

Launch your social work career where outstanding practice comes first.

As a Newly Qualified Social Worker you'll join an OUTSTANDING Children's Services, with one of the highest performing local authorities in the country.

We're proud of our innovative Hampshire Approach, a nationally recognised model that's transformed children's social care by delivering faster, better outcomes. It prioritises strong relationships, early help and strengths-focused, collaborative working, creating the right environment for you to thrive.

We're looking for ambitious, motivated Social Work graduates to join our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS) - a two-year programme offering structured learning, high quality development opportunities and tailored support to help you grow in confidence and frontline practice.

You'll join a cohort of Social Work Graduate Trainees, starting with an intensive induction before moving into one of our teams in the South East. We currently have vacancies in both our Fareham & Gosport and Havant teams, as well as our Refugee Team which is currently based in Fareham.

You'll then complete your ASYE with ongoing supervision, development and a reduced caseload that grows alongside your confidence.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing as a Newly Qualified Social Worker through a structured two-year programme, completing your ASYE in year one followed by a Professional Development Year, with ongoing learning and skills progression.
• Receiving intensive support and protected development time, including regular supervision, a dedicated Practice Educator, a reduced and gradually increasing caseload, structured development days and self-directed learning opportunities such as shadowing and multiagency work.
• Building professional confidence and capability for long-term practice, with continued support in year two, enhanced development opportunities and potential eligibility for a £3,000 one-off payment at the end of your third year in employment.

What we're looking for:

• A recognised Social Work degree (or due to qualify before the end of September 2026).
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE), or eligibility and commitment to register once qualified.
• Assessment, analysis and problem-solving skills: Ability to assess risks and needs, analyse complex information, identify problems, negotiate solutions and recognise resource constraints and best value principles.
• Communication and engagement skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, clear and logical presentation of information, relationship-building with diverse service users and appropriate engagement and disengagement.
• Professional, collaborative and well organised practice: Ability to produce high-quality reports and accurate case and financial records with strong numeracy skills. Able to manage time and organise own workloads effectively, working both independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.

Why join us?

• Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision is a key priority for us.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive salary and benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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

Applications are open now with interviews and assessment days held the week commencing 27 th April. You are welcome to apply whilst your social work qualifications are in progress and you will be able to state on your application when you expect to receive them.

If you're interested in roles in other parts of the county, please take a look at the following job adverts:

• North West HCC623128: Basingstoke Test Valley
• North East HCC623129: Hart & Rushmoor East Hants
• South East HCC623131: Fareham & Gosport Havant Refugee Team (currently based in Fareham)

Interested in finding out more about our ASYE programme? Join our recruitment webinar on 3 rd March from 4pm to 5:30pm, for an in-depth look at what we offer and the chance to take part in a live Q&A session. Secure your place today using the link on our website!