Joining our Accelerated 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 aged 65 and over with support and guidance to maximise their independence and wellbeing. You will undertake high-quality reviews and assessments to determine eligible care and support needs. You will play a key role in ensuring care arrangements are appropriate, proportionate, cost-effective, and aligned with the principles of the Care Act 2014, least restrictive practice, and strengths-based working. You will be flexible, resilient, and be able to work dynamically across Hampshire, responding to service pressures and supporting timely decision-making. What you’ll do: Complete Care Act assessments and reviews, analysing complex information to make person centred recommendations on care, eligibility, and service provision. Review and adapt care packages at pace to promote independence, achieve outcomes, and ensure support is safe, proportionate, and least restrictive. Work collaboratively with individuals, families, providers, health colleagues, and internal teams to deliver timely, high quality outcomes and support service objectives. Maintain accurate case recording, contribute to team learning and quality improvement, and demonstrate flexibility to work across Hampshire and a range of care settings (home, residential, nursing placements). What we’re looking for: Significant experience in adult social care completing Care Act assessments and/or reviews. Sound understanding of the Care Act 2014, eligibility, and strengths-based practice. Confidence in working with complex cases, balancing risk, autonomy, and safeguarding. Ability to work independently, flexibly, and at pace in a pressurised environment. Strong analytical and decision-making skills with an outcomes-focused approach. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to have sensitive and challenging conversations. Willingness and ability to work across Hampshire, with travel between locations as required. 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. Make a difference and feel proud of the work you do 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. 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.