Social Workers

Social Workers – Southampton City Council

Job Overview

• Employer: Southampton City Council
• Department: Adult Social Care
• Location: Civic Centre, Civic Centre Road, Southampton, SO14 7LY
• Salary: £43,150–£47,664 per annum
• Starting Salary: £43,150, with annual progression through the salary bands
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Job Reference: 17300
• Closing Date: 17 November 2026
• DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS check required
• Visa Sponsorship: Not stated in the job advert. Contact Southampton City Council to confirm whether sponsorship is available.

About the Role

Southampton City Council is recruiting Social Workers to join its new Review and Reassessment Team within Adult Social Care.

The team is being established as part of the council’s improvement programme to reduce delays, strengthen social work practice and ensure residents receive timely, meaningful reviews of their care and support.

This is an opportunity to help shape a new team while supporting adults to maintain or regain independence, make informed choices and achieve outcomes that matter to them.

As a Social Worker, you will work with individuals and carers to understand what is working well, identify changing needs and develop appropriate care and support plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake timely, strengths-based reviews and reassessments of care and support needs.
• Ensure care plans remain appropriate, effective and focused on individual outcomes.
• Identify changes in circumstances, needs and risks, responding appropriately.
• Promote independence, choice and connections with family and the wider community.
• Apply the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with carers, service providers and partner organisations.
• Make proportionate, evidence-based and financially responsible decisions.
• Contribute to service improvement by sharing learning and professional insights.
• Use professional judgement to manage risk and support complex decision-making.

What Southampton City Council Offers

• Local government pension: Employer contribution of 15.2%.
• Annual leave: 25–34 days, depending on role and service.
• Flexible working: Options available depending on the role.
• Training and development: Coaching, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Family-friendly policies: Maternity, paternity, adoption, parental leave and time off for dependants.
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and staff networks.
• Retail discounts: Savings through the council’s employee benefits platform.
• Fitness benefits: Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres.
• Sustainable travel: Low-emission car scheme, cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Death-in-service benefit: Three times annual salary.
• Volunteering leave: Two paid days to volunteer.

Visa Sponsorship Information

The vacancy advert does not specify whether Southampton City Council can offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship or a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.

Applicants who need a new visa, wish to switch sponsors or require a CoS should contact the council’s recruitment team before applying to confirm whether sponsorship is available.

• Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
• Telephone: 023 8083 4033

Informal Enquiries

For further information about the role, contact:

• Jessica Wheale, Head of Strategic Recovery: Jessica.wheale@southampton.gov.uk
• Hannah Balzaretti, Director of Adult Social Care: Hannah.balzaretti@southampton.gov.uk

How to Apply

Interested applicants should review the official job description and submit their application through Southampton City Council’s recruitment website.

Closing date: 17 November 2026.

Applicants should review the full job description and confirm any professional registration, qualification and experience requirements before applying.

More Information

Visit the Southampton City Council website to learn more about the council and its services.

Explore the council’s employee benefits package for further details.