HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

As a Team Manager, you'll lead our Children in Care team to deliver life-changing support to Hampshire's most vulnerable children. You'll oversee and support a team of qualified Social Workers, ensuring high-quality, responsive services that put children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Our Children's Services are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted - including for leadership and management. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking department committed to excellence and continuous improvement. You'll provide strong, visible leadership, creating a positive and accountable team culture while ensuring compliance with safeguarding principles, statutory guidance, and Hampshire County Council policies. This is a role where your decisions will make a real difference, and your ability to motivate and inspire others will help us achieve the best possible outcomes for children in care. What you'll do: Lead and motivate a team of Social Workers to deliver exceptional, child-centred services. Oversee casework and ensure compliance with safeguarding principles and statutory guidance. Manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and adherence to financial procedures. Build strong partnerships with multi-agency teams to enhance service delivery. Drive service development and continuous improvement initiatives. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and relevant legislation. Proven experience in care management and supervising social work practice. Excellent leadership, communication, and partnership-building skills. Ability to make sound decisions in complex situations and manage competing priorities. Why join us? Be part of a team making a genuine difference to vulnerable young people. Access to professional development, post-qualifying training, and leadership development opportunities. Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation. 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, 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. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 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: Senior Social Worker, Social Work Supervisor, Social Work Team Manager, Children's Services Team Leader, Social Care Manager, Looked After Children Team Manager, Social Work Manager, Children's Social Care Team Manager.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Transport Planner to join our Area Strategy and Scheme Development team at Hampshire County Council. You'll lead the development of transport strategies and the delivery of complex transport schemes for a defined area of Hampshire, supporting sustainable growth, improving connectivity and enhancing local places. Working closely with district councils, local stakeholders and elected Members, you'll play a key role in shaping transport outcomes at an area level and ensuring local priorities are reflected in scheme development and delivery. This role offers the opportunity to work on high profile area based projects, manage significant programmes of work and contribute to the wider objectives of Hampshire County Council's Local Transport Plan. If you're an experienced transport planner looking to progress your career in a supportive and forward thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you. The Role: Within this role you will be the transport planning lead for one or more districts in Hampshire and will be responsible for drafting local area or district wide transport strategies, and being client manager (sponsor) for a range of transport schemes which on an annual basis could be in excess of ten schemes per annum with value ranges of £100k to £10m. You will oversee the optioneering and early development of transport schemes including feasibility studies through commissioning street designers and transport consultants when required. You will client and oversee a broad range of transport studies and schemes including place-making, active travel, bus priority, healthy streets schemes, public realm improvements, moving traffic enforcement initiatives and parking, new micro mobility schemes, road safety and traffic management schemes and highway capacity enhancement schemes. You will do so within the Local Transport Plan (LTP4) Framework having regard to the Road User Utility, Movement and Place and Healthy Streets Frameworks. You should have proven project and programme management skills and experience of developing transport strategies and/or delivering physical infrastructure improvement to roads and streets. We are looking for people who want to join us to make the vision set out in our Local Transport Plan a reality and who truly understand how what we do to the physical places we manage can enhance people's lives. You will work within the Area Strategy and Scheme Development team within Integrated Transport. The team has around 20 members and works on the development of approximately 100 studies, strategies and schemes per year with an annual budget of £5m per year. The total capital value of transport schemes in development is currently over £200m. Note: There are two Principal Transport Planner positions available. What you'll do: Lead the development of local and area based transport strategies in line with Hampshire County Council's Local Transport Plan 4. Act as a key point of contact for district councils, partners and stakeholders, providing professional transport planning advice and guidance. Client and project manage transport studies and improvement schemes from early concept through to delivery, in line with Government guidance and best practice. Manage multi disciplinary project teams, including external consultants, ensuring work is delivered to programme and budget. Oversee financial and programme management for projects within your remit, including monitoring progress and managing risks. Contribute to the identification and development of schemes for inclusion in the Capital Programme and the preparation of funding bids. Prepare reports, briefings and presentations for senior officers, Councillors and decision making bodies. Lead and support engagement and consultation activities, working collaboratively with communities and stakeholders. What we're looking for: Substantial experience in transport planning, including the development of transport strategies, studies or infrastructure schemes. Proven project and programme management skills, with experience of managing budgets, timescales and multiple workstreams. Strong knowledge across a range of transport planning functions, including funding, business cases and scheme development processes. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders, partners and elected Members. A proactive, organised and self motivated approach, with the ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities. An understanding of the political and legislative context in which local authority transport planning operates. Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline, with professional membership desirable

Location: Southern Support and Training HQ, Netley Hours: Full time, 37.00 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Monday 4th May 2026 at 23:59 hours Interviews expected to be the week beginning the 11th May 2026. Advert Text Are you looking for a new, interesting challenge? Our Team is hiring! Job Purpose The successful candidate will support aims and objectives of the Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme. You will plan, prepare and deliver regional and national operations events involving the Volunteer Police Cadets and you will provide support to volunteers by developing scheme content including training, events, partnerships. This role will involve working in the evening and weekend working, and ideally the candidate will hold a full UK driving license. Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited, to: To identify and undertake the planning of and force level operations events involving police cadets; liaising with local policing teams, event organisers and volunteer leaders. This will include volunteering activities, summer camps, training events, visits and working in partnership with other Cadet Forces and Youth Organisations. To attend national and force level events involving police cadets; providing assistance to volunteers and cadets, and acting as SPOC to event organisers. Coordinate Police Cadet Scheme Administration, to include managing cadet applications process; make sure that vetting and DBS checks are up to date. Keep CPD Training records up to date. Complete certificates for Reward and Recognition. Organise Attestation. Make sure Code of Conduct and PSV agreement are kept up to date. To visit cadet unit sessions and activities to maintain contact and provide advice and guidance to cadet Leaders. To design and produce clear, concise and well-presented training material for use within the volunteer police cadet scheme. For the complete Role Profile, click here. Essential Qualifications Educated to QCF Level 3 OR work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a comparable level. Experience of working with young people. Experience of large operation planning and management. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis. The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.

Joining our Contact, Assessment and Resolution Team (CART) as a qualified and experienced Social Worker , you'll be innovative, person-centred, and committed to working in a strengths-based way. Our team is the first point of contact for people looking for advice and support from Adults' Health and Care, handling nearly 100,000 enquiries a year by telephone, online forms and web chat. In line with our Care Act (2014) duties, and using a strengths-based approach, we identify support networks, signpost people to alternative community resources, and consider needs that could be best met by Adults Services, including through the means of occupational therapy equipment and services. Whilst our team doesn't meet service users face-to-face, we do provide direct customer service and act as the 'front door' to our Adults' Health and Care services. What you'll be doing: Triaging incoming telephone and online referrals and identifying risk. Providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases. Providing signposting where appropriate, directing individuals to the relevant team or partner agency. Achieving performance targets on the number of calls and online referrals you complete, as well as the quality of your responses. Supporting with quality assurance oversight, encompassing the Quality Management System processes and training delivery for new starters. What we're looking for: Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we're unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post. Understanding of complex safeguarding cases and knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding best practice. A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach to practice. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt your style to different audiences. Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect. Why join us? Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 pro-rata per annum. 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: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

Visitor Services Assistant Job Reference: HCC623734 Salary Range: £24,796 - £25,128 pro-rata, per annum Work Location: Staunton Farm, Havant Hours per week: 19.5 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date:1 May 2026 We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Visitor Services Assistant to join our Visitor Services Team and be at the heart of the visitor experience. Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference? The Role: Staunton Farm is set within the historic Staunton Estate and includes a working farm, ornamental gardens and a tropical glasshouse. It is a much loved destination for visitors of all ages. As a Visitor Services Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for many of our visitors. You will play a key role in welcoming guests and ensuring they enjoy a positive, memorable visit that inspires them to return. This is a great opportunity to work in a unique, welcoming environment where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a supportive team and help create memorable experiences for visitors to Staunton Farm. What you'll do: This is a varied, customer focused role that involves: Managing the front desk, welcoming visitors and answering enquiries Providing information about events, activities and what's on at the park Handling admissions, memberships and holiday event bookings Processing cash and card payments accurately and efficiently Completing end of day cashing up and reconciliation in line with procedures Working in the Farm Shop, selling local produce Maintaining high standards of food safety, compliance and shop presentation Communicating with visitors in person, by telephone, email and online, including via the website and social media Completing administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the farm and visitor services What we're looking for: Relevant experience in a similar role or in retail/customer service Enjoyment working with the public and delivering excellent customer service Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Knowledge of the local community and environment (desirable) Enthusiasm, inspiration and flexibility Can work well as part of a small team and use their own initiative Demonstrates core values of patience, empathy, and compassion A team player with strong collaborative skills Excellent communication skills for building positive relationships with a diverse range of people, including visitors, carers, professionals and colleagues Sound IT skills and able to accurately record information Staunton Farm is open 363 days of the year. This role includes weekend and Bank Holiday working and requires a flexible person that can work early and late shifts to support the demands of the business during our key events throughout the year, for which enhancements will be paid in line with the Hampshire County Council salary policy. Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and 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! Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: 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.

About the Role: Join our supportive team at Swanwick Lodge, a secure residential home for up to ten children with complex needs. We provide a safe, therapeutic environment for vulnerable young people (aged 10-17). Staff receive regular supervision, guidance and professional development from colleagues and managers, with ongoing support from your Line Manager and our Health and Wellbeing Team to ensure exceptional care for our children. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children! As a Support Worker, you will: Act as a 'therapeutic parent' and role model. Build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families. Maintain patience, empathy and consistency, even in challenging situations. Support children to make measurable progress towards their education and life skills potential. Contribute to and follow individual behaviour management plans, including physical handling strategies like Team Teach. Undertake required training and qualifications as specified by regulation. Undertake 24-hour shifts (late shift, sleep-in, early shift) and work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Benefits: Competitive salary with market supplement (£21,918 - £29,616 per annum plus £5,000 Market Supplement). Enhancements for evening and weekend shifts. Flexible working options. Comprehensive induction and ongoing training. About You: Have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within two years). Have experience in residential or secure settings (preferred but not essential). Can handle physical demands of the role. Are passionate about working with young people who have experienced traumatic childhoods. Can respond to challenging behaviour while maintaining positive relationships. Understand safeguarding. Working conditions: Daily contact with young people with complex needs who may exhibit challenging behaviours. Regular searches including rooms, communal areas and personal searches (not intimate). Manual handling of items and people over 15 kg. Potential biological hazards, including human bodily fluids and infections. You must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Vetting requirements: This role requires a Criminal Records Check. References will be requested prior to the interview.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Turnaround Officer to join our Youth Justice Team at Hampshire County Council. Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference? The purpose of this role is to work as part of the Youth Justice Service (YJS), responsible for the development and delivery of effective and innovative interventions and reparation projects to prevent and reduce offending by children and young people, using trauma informed, child -first and restorative approaches. The Role: The Youth Justice Service (YJS) a multi-disciplinary team which works with children aged 10 -18 years old who are at risk of offending or re-offending and subject to a range of community and custodial interventions; including delivery of Prevention services. Turnaround is part of the government's investment in the youth justice system, funding YJSs to intervene early, aiming to prevent children from entering the justice system. Turnaround funding intends to positively impact local areas, aiming for: Lower levels of criminal activity. More children engaged in positive activities. Families receiving more support. Improved outcomes for children and their families. As a Turnaround Programme Officer, you will manage a caseload of young people on the periphery of offending but also those who may be subject to bail support and/or who are released under investigation on voluntary basis. You will work closely with our Police staff, YJS colleagues and other professionals to ensure that the child and their families are included in a holistic assessment and support process. The role is offered on a temporary until 31 March 2026. There may be a possibility of extension, depending on government funding. What you'll do: Develop and deliver early intervention and prevention programs for at-risk children. Work collaboratively with schools, families, children services, and community partners to identify and support vulnerable young people. Conduct assessments to understand the needs, risks, and strengths of young individuals. Provide one-to-one support, mentoring, and guidance to divert young people from offending behaviour. Design and facilitate group workshops on topics such as decision-making, peer pressure, and emotional regulation. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, maintaining accurate case records and reports. Promote positive engagement in education, training, and community activities. Advocate for young people's needs and rights within the justice and social care systems. Contribute to multi-agency meetings and safeguarding processes. Stay informed on youth justice policies, local trends, and best practices. What we're looking for: Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. Experience working with children or young people in a youth justice, education, social care, or community setting. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust. Knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and trauma-informed approaches. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team. Resilient, reflective, and committed to continuous learning. Organised and able to manage a varied caseload effectively. Why join us? Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and 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! Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.