Career pathways
From student to senior leader – Social Work Careers in Hampshire
At Hampshire we welcome you to join us at whatever stage of your Social Work career. Our career development opportunities are second to none, supported by a strong focus on professional and personal development.
Career Pathways in Children’s Social Work
The image is an informational poster, detailing career pathways in Hampshire County Council's children’s social work teams. It highlights various roles and routes within the profession. The poster provides a clear visual representation of career progression opportunities and professional development in social work. It shows different levels of qualifications and job positions in social work, starting from Family Practitioner entry up to senior roles like District Manager.
Social Worker Entry
- Undergraduate degree – 3 years
- Social Work Masters – 2 years
- Step up to Social Work – 14 months
- Social Work Apprenticeship – 2 to 3 years
- Return to Social Work programme – 6 months
- Family Practitioner
Newly Qualified Social Worker
- Assessed and Supported Year in Employment
- Protected Caseload
- Practice Educator
- Protected study time
- No child protection before 6 months
- No court work before 9 months
Social Worker Year 2
- Professional Development Year
- KSS Practitioner self-assessment
- Protected Caseload
- Practice Educator
- Protected study time
Experienced Social Worker
- Senior Social Worker role
- Child Protection Lead Practitioner
- Assistant Team Manager
- Team Manager
- Specialist roles: IRO / CP / MASH / OOO / DCT / Care Leavers / CIC
- Specialist training for career development
Aspiring Managers Programme
- Leadership and Management apprenticeship
Senior Management and Leadership
- Service Manager
- District Manager
- Principal Social Worker
- District Managers programme
Career Pathways in Children’s Social Work
The image is an informational poster, detailing career pathways in Hampshire County Council's children’s social work teams. It highlights various roles and routes within the profession. The poster provides a clear visual representation of career progression opportunities and professional development in social work. It shows different levels of qualifications and job positions in social work, starting from Family Practitioner entry up to senior roles like District Manager.
Social Worker Entry
- Undergraduate degree – 3 years
- Social Work Masters – 2 years
- Step up to Social Work – 14 months
- Social Work Apprenticeship – 2 to 3 years
- Return to Social Work programme – 6 months
- Family Practitioner
Newly Qualified Social Worker
- Assessed and Supported Year in Employment
- Protected Caseload
- Practice Educator
- Protected study time
- No child protection before 6 months
- No court work before 9 months
Social Worker Year 2
- Professional Development Year
- KSS Practitioner self-assessment
- Protected Caseload
- Practice Educator
- Protected study time
Experienced Social Worker
- Senior Social Worker role
- Child Protection Lead Practitioner
- Assistant Team Manager
- Team Manager
- Specialist roles: IRO / CP / MASH / OOO / DCT / Care Leavers / CIC
- Specialist training for career development
Aspiring Managers Programme
- Leadership and Management apprenticeship
Senior Management and Leadership
- Service Manager
- District Manager
- Principal Social Worker
- District Managers programme
Career pathways