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Social Worker

Hampshire County Council

Havant, HampshireView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£41,985 to £53,315

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will work as a Children’s Social Worker helping refugee and asylum‑seeking children and families settle in the UK. The role suits caring, organised people who can handle complex, sensitive cases.

What you'll need

A degree in Social Work or a related subject.
Registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as a social worker.
Experience working with children and vulnerable families, ideally refugees.
Strong communication and listening skills.
Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines.

How to boost your chances

Confirm you are on the HCPC register before applying.
Collect any experience you have with refugee or asylum‑seeker support.
Prepare examples of helping vulnerable children for the interview.
Have a recent DBS (background) check ready if asked.
Show understanding of the Homes for Ukraine scheme in your cover letter.

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Job description

Join our Refugee Team as a Children’s Social Worker and play a vital role in supporting separated children, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, refugee young people, care leavers, families with No Recourse to Public Funds, and those arriving through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. You will help them to feel safe, settled and supported as they begin to rebuild their lives in the UK. This is a unique opportunity to join a creative and dedicated service working with children, young people and fam…