About Us

You would be working for Hampshire County Council through Connect2Hampshire. We are a temporary recruitment agency owned by the Council. This means you will have access to all general temporary agency roles at the Council before they are offered to external agencies.

Registering with Connect2Hampshire provides several benefits:

• Access to all temporary and contract jobs at Hampshire County Council before they are available to external agencies.
• Support from a team that is committed to ethical, caring, and trustworthy recruitment practices.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of roles within the Council, contributing to the community and supporting sustainable economic growth.
• Free continuous professional development through our partnership with Elevate Training and Development, which offers resources like reports, case studies, presentations, and more.

To apply for a job, you can:

• You can register with us to access all temporary and contract job vacancies on our job portal: https://www.connect2hampshire.co.uk/#!/portal/login/
• Send your CV directly to us via email: info@connect2hampshire.co.uk
• Search for the latest vacancies on our website and apply for the roles that match your skills and career aspirations.

You can get in touch with us through various means:

• Phone: 0808 2819544
• Email: info@connect2hampshire.co.uk
• Visit us at: Dame Mary Fagan House, Lutyens Close, Lychpit, Basingstoke, RG24 8AG

Additionally, you can fill out the contact form on our website with your full name, email address, telephone number, and message.

Connect2Hampshire covers all temporary and contract recruitment needs for Hampshire County Council, which includes various departments across the county. We cover positions in cities like Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, and rural areas across Hampshire.

We recruit for a wide range of roles, including but not limited to:

• Qualified Social Workers, Social Work Assistants, Senior Practitioners, and Team Managers in social care.
• Care Assistants, Support Workers, Nurses, and leadership roles in adult residential care.
• Residential Support Workers, Personal Advisors, and Youth Offending Workers in children’s residential care.
• Business support roles such as administrative officers and school transport officers.
• Professional roles in educational support, technical support, and community support.

We provide individualised support and guidance for writing CVs, cover letters, and preparing for interviews. Our Talent Partners possess the skills and experience to help you present your qualifications effectively. For detailed advice, please get in touch with us directly.

We offer a variety of contract types including temporary, locum, and contract positions. These roles cater to different needs and preferences, ensuring flexible working arrangements that align with your career goals.

Yes, we offer diverse roles with different working arrangements including hybrid, flexible, and part-time positions. This allows you to find opportunities that fit your personal and professional needs while contributing to the dynamic community of Hampshire.

As a temporary worker with Connect2Hampshire, your entitlement to sick pay will depend on your specific contract and employment status. Generally, temporary workers may be eligible for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if they meet certain criteria, such as earning above the lower earnings limit and being off sick for four or more consecutive days. For specific details regarding your sick pay entitlements, please refer to your contract or one of our Talent Partners.

To complete a timesheet, follow these steps:

1. Sign in on our Portal
2. Go to “Manage Timesheets” (Found on the sidebar)
3. Log your hours: Record your start and finish times for each working day, including any breaks taken.
4. Verify accuracy: Ensure that the hours you have logged accurately reflect the time you worked.
5. Submit promptly: Timesheets should be submitted according to the schedule provided in your handbook, typically at the end of each week or assignment period.
6. Obtain approval: Your timesheet must be signed or approved by your line manager or supervisor before submission.

Connect2Hampshire does not currently sponsor international workers. We focus on recruiting locally within Hampshire and the surrounding areas to fill temporary and contract positions for Hampshire County Council. However, we welcome applications from eligible candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Yes, as a temporary worker, you may be eligible to join a pension scheme. Typically, employees are automatically enrolled in a workplace pension if they meet certain criteria such as age and earnings thresholds.

• Opting in: If you are not automatically enrolled, you can request to join the pension scheme by contacting our HR department.
• Opting out: If you wish to opt out of the pension scheme, you can do so by completing an opt-out form provided by the pension provider within the specified period after being enrolled.

For detailed information on the pension scheme, including how to opt in or out, please refer to your employment handbook or contact our Payroll department.

Your personal data is stored securely in compliance with data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We use secure systems and protocols to ensure that your information is protected against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Only authorized personnel have access to your data, and it is used solely for purposes related to your employment and our recruitment services.

We take all complaints seriously and aim to resolve them promptly. Please refer to our complaints policy on our website for more information: https://www.connect2hampshire.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/complaints-policy/

Unfortunately, we are not able to refund any travel costs incurred for attending interviews.

A ‘reasonable adjustment’ is a change that must be made to remove or reduce any disadvantage associated with a person’s disability while applying for or performing a role.  This could be a change in an existing employee’s working conditions or working environment, or a change in a job applicant's assessment or interview arrangements.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please discuss your needs with one of our Talent Partners or your line manager so that we can support you appropriately.