Hampshire County Council • Hampshire, South East England

Case Worker

About this role

Joining our Younger Adults Review Team as a Case Worker is an excellent introduction into Social Work. You’ll be an integral part of our team providing individuals with support and guidance to maximise their independence and wellbeing.

It’s not essential that you have previous experience in social work. What’s important is that you can work compassionately with individuals as we’ll provide you with support and training from experienced colleagues, qualified social workers and health care professionals.

What you’ll be doing

  • Reviewing existing care packages countywide across Physical Disabilities, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health services to ensure they continue to meet individuals’ needs.
  • Providing support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence.
  • With support and training, you’ll collaborate with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals’ needs.

What we’re looking for

  • Ability to work with people in difficult circumstances in a compassionate and collaborative way.
  • Effective organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Sound IT and record-keeping skills.

Why join us?

Career growth

Our experienced Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker.

Professional development

Continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision.

Work-life balance

Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.

Employee support

Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

Competitive benefits package

Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Your work base will be the office closest to your home address from the following locations: Totton Hub, Havant Plaza, or Dame Mary Fagan House (Basingstoke).

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

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.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Community Worker, Casework Assistant, Case Manager, Care Manager, Social Work Assistant, Social Work Practitioner, Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Reviewing Officer.

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