Social Work Assistant Manager
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,643 to £48,077 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £40,643 - £48,077 per annum (inclusive of £3,000 per annum market supplement for Social Work Assistant Manager) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hampshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCC623285 |
Summary
Joining our Queen Alexandra Hospital Social Work Team as an Assistant Team Manager you’ll work with professional health and social care colleagues to deliver excellent social work services. As an experienced, qualified Social Worker, you’ll handle safeguarding, complex cases and resource allocation, helping adults leaving hospital achieve to the best outcomes. You will be required to work on site at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth a minimum of three days per week.
What you’ll do:
• Lead and manage Senior Case Workers and Social Workers.
• Handle a small, complex caseload.
• Assess risk.
• Support the duty function and deputise for the Team Manager.
• Assist in strategic planning and service delivery.
• Provide regular supervision and support to team members.
What we’re looking for:
• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience in safeguarding, complex case work and resource allocation.
• Ability to manage and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
Why join us?
• Make a difference:
• Career growth:
• Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• 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 benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner
What you’ll do:
• Lead and manage Senior Case Workers and Social Workers.
• Handle a small, complex caseload.
• Assess risk.
• Support the duty function and deputise for the Team Manager.
• Assist in strategic planning and service delivery.
• Provide regular supervision and support to team members.
What we’re looking for:
• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience in safeguarding, complex case work and resource allocation.
• Ability to manage and support a team in a fast-paced environment.
Why join us?
• Make a difference:
• Career growth:
• Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• 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 benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner
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