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Adopt South Qualified Social Worker

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC623532

Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum (plus Market Supplement up to £3,000 per annum)

Work Location: Glen House, Swanwick

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 18 March 2026

Interview Date: TBC

The Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker in our dynamic Recruitment and Stage One Team based at Glen House in Swanwick. You will be responsible for recruiting, assessing and supporting individuals who contact Adopt South to learn more about adoption and wish to begin the adoption assessment process. The purpose of this role is to prepare skilled and confident adopters who can meet the needs of children requiring safe and permanent families across our four regions. 

 

Adopt South is the partnership Regional Adoption Agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton local authorities. We offer a welcoming, inclusive and caring experience when people contact us and are interested in adoption.  We fully respect our applicants and support them as much as we can on their adoption journey with us.

What you’ll do:

You will undertake assessments, deliver training, attend recruitment events, and complete safeguarding checks while working within statutory frameworks for Recruitment and Stage One Assessment of the adoption assessment. 

What we’re looking for:

  • You will hold a Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and bring significant post‑qualifying experience with a strong understanding of permanence for children.
  • You will communicate clearly, manage sensitive conversations with confidence, and produce well‑reasoned, analytical reports.
  • You will be someone who helps others feel respected and at ease, demonstrating our commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
  • You will be organised, able to balance competing priorities, and committed to ongoing learning and professional development. 
  • You will also be flexible and responsive to the needs of the service and the individuals you support, including weekend training, evening events and evening visiting.

Why join us?

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

 

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

 

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package.

Additional Information:

Adopt South Qualified Social Worker Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Claire Nicholson, Team Manager on claire.nicholson@hants.gov.uk

 

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.


 

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