Job Reference:
HCC619641 Salary Range:
£32,149 to £35,241 per annum Work Location:
Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke (Hybrid Working) Hours per Week:
37 Contract Type:
Permanent Closing Date:
19 January 2025 Interview Date:
w/c 3 February 2025 The Role:
Joining our Older Adults Team as a
Senior Case Worker
is an excellent next step in your career in Social Work. You’ll be an integral part of our team providing individuals aged 65 and over with support and guidance to maximise their independence and wellbeing. As well as holding your own diverse caseload, you’ll also support with cases with a higher level of complexity and provide guidance to Case Worker colleagues, role modelling best practice and setting an example for high standards of work across the team. What you’ll be doing: Completing assessments and reviews of individuals in the community. Providing support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence. Collaborating with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals’ needs. Having the confidence and knowledge to make well-informed decisions where appropriate, as well as knowing when a case or situation requires escalation. What we’re looking for: Strong communication and relationship management skills. Ability to work with people in difficult circumstances in a compassionate and collaborative way. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Sound IT and record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Good understanding of the Care Act 2014 and a background in adults’ social care. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the
Senior Case Worker
role, team and our values. The section ‘ About you ’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.
Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. Why join us?
Career growth:
Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service. Professional development:
Continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision. Work-life balance:
Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Competitive benefits package:
Find more information here. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note:
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Travel Requirements:
You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire (and the Isle of Wight or other local authority), and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. Values Based Recruitment:
We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack. Additional Information:
Find out more about Working with us in Adults’ Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process. Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. 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.
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HCC619641 Salary Range:
£32,149 to £35,241 per annum Work Location:
Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke (Hybrid Working) Hours per Week:
37 Contract Type:
Permanent Closing Date:
19 January 2025 Interview Date:
w/c 3 February 2025 The Role:
Joining our Older Adults Team as a
Senior Case Worker
is an excellent next step in your career in Social Work. You’ll be an integral part of our team providing individuals aged 65 and over with support and guidance to maximise their independence and wellbeing. As well as holding your own diverse caseload, you’ll also support with cases with a higher level of complexity and provide guidance to Case Worker colleagues, role modelling best practice and setting an example for high standards of work across the team. What you’ll be doing: Completing assessments and reviews of individuals in the community. Providing support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence. Collaborating with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals’ needs. Having the confidence and knowledge to make well-informed decisions where appropriate, as well as knowing when a case or situation requires escalation. What we’re looking for: Strong communication and relationship management skills. Ability to work with people in difficult circumstances in a compassionate and collaborative way. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Sound IT and record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Good understanding of the Care Act 2014 and a background in adults’ social care. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the
Senior Case Worker
role, team and our values. The section ‘ About you ’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.
Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. Why join us?
Career growth:
Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service. Professional development:
Continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision. Work-life balance:
Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Competitive benefits package:
Find more information here. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note:
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Travel Requirements:
You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire (and the Isle of Wight or other local authority), and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. Values Based Recruitment:
We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack. Additional Information:
Find out more about Working with us in Adults’ Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process. Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. 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.
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