Senior Case Worker

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624145

Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £17,932 - £19,657 per annum)

Work Location: Countywide, Hampshire (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 20

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22 June 2026

The Role:

Joining our Younger Adults Review 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 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:

• 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.   


• 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.    


• Make a difference and feel proud of the work you do: Watch our short video to find out more about the important work carried out by our Senior Case Workers.


• 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. Find more information here.     

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) or Elizabeth II Court, Winchester.

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.  

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.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, 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:

Senior Case Worker Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact [email protected]
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Maisie Elshaw, Team Manager, on [email protected]