Job Description

Job Details:

Job Reference:

HCC621546

Salary Range:

32,149 - 35,241 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary 16,074 - 17,620 per annum)

Work Location:

Glen House, Swanwick (hybrid working)

Hours per week:

18.5

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

18 July 2025

Interview Date:

1 August 2025

The Role:

Based within

Adoption Support

, we are seeking a compassionate, organised and child-focused individual to work in our Keeping in Touch team.

What you'll do:

In this vital role, you will assess families and children's needs, support ways to maintain and strengthen the relationships between adoptive families and important people from a child's life and most importantly, work to ensure that children's voices are heard.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone who brings a thoughtful, compassionate approach to their work, along with the practical skills and passion to make a real difference.

Why join us?

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. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Additional Information:

Child and Family Support Worker Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

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

.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Contact Adam Marshall, Development Officer on adam.marshall@hants.gov.uk or 03707 797672


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.