Newly Qualified Social Worker in Eastleigh

Launch your social work career where outstanding practice comes first. As a Newly Qualified Social Worker, you will join an OUTSTANDING Children’s Services, with one of the highest performing local authorities in the country. We are proud of our innovative Hampshire Approach, a nationally recognised model that has 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 are 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.

• 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 multi-agency 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.

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Competitive salary and benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.