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Salary Range: £32,149 - £35,241 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £24,329 - £26,669 per annum)
Work Location: Countywide, Hampshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 16 July 2025
The Role:
Joining our Independent Futures 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 support to young people with disabilities as they transition from Children’s Services to Adults’ Health and Care.
As well as managing your own diverse caseload, you’ll support cases with higher complexity levels and provide guidance to colleagues, role modelling best practices and setting high standards across the team.
What you’ll do:
* Complete assessments and reviews of individuals in the community.
* Provide support and guidance to maximise wellbeing and independence.
* Collaborate with individuals, families, providers, and healthcare professionals to find and signpost to community resources.
* Make well-informed decisions and escalate cases when necessary.
What we’re looking for:
* Strong communication and relationship management skills.
* Ability to work compassionately in difficult circumstances.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Good IT and record-keeping skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and experience in adults’ social care.
For more information about the Senior Case Worker role and our values, see our website. The 'About you' section details specific knowledge, skills, and experience needed. Please explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values in your application.
Additional Benefits:
* Career growth: Opportunities for progression through social work apprenticeships.
* Make a difference: Watch our videos to learn about our work.
* Professional development: Continuous learning, mentoring, supervision.
* Work-life balance: Fulfilling career with balance.
* Employee support: Access to Health Assured’s Employee Assistance Programme.
* Benefits: Generous leave, sick pay, pension scheme. More info on our website.
Applicants will hear from us within two weeks post-closing date.
Please note: We cannot sponsor visas; you must have the right to work in the UK.
Other job titles include: Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Community Worker, Casework Assistant, and more.
Travel Requirements:
Travel within Hampshire required; must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Values Based Recruitment:
We seek attitudes and values aligning with our 5 core values. Refer to the candidate pack for details.
Additional Information:
This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Contact for Informal Discussion:
Contact details provided for enquiries and informal chats with Simone Shears.
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare and ensures equitable recruitment practices. We are an inclusive employer and a Disability Confident employer.
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