Senior Case Worker (Older Adults) in Havant

Joining our Older Adults Team as a Senior Case Worker (Older Adults) 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. You’ll hold a diverse caseload and support cases with higher complexity, while guiding Case Worker colleagues and modelling best practice to uphold high standards across the team.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and reviews of individuals in the community.
• Provide support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence.
• Collaborate with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals’ needs.
• Make well-informed decisions where appropriate and escalate cases or situations when necessary.

Qualifications

• 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.

What we’re looking for

Evidence of experience and knowledge aligned with the above qualifications. Applicants should demonstrate how they meet our values in their application.

Benefits and Career Development

• 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.
• Make a difference: Access to videos and information about the impactful work in our team.
• Professional development: Continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance: A fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing, including 24/7 support, online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits: Generous annual leave, sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Travel Requirements

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Vetting Requirements

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details

For general enquiries, please contact us. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Marianna Knight, Team Manager, via the provided contact channels.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment. We will ensure that all 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.