Case Worker

Hampshire County Council; Gosport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Make a difference and feel proud ofthe

Professional development

Work-life balance

Employee support

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hampshire County Council's Learning Disabilities Team is seeking a Case Worker to provide individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism with support to maximise independence and wellbeing. You’ll work with passionate professionals to assess needs and signpost to community resources.

No prior social work experience is required; comprehensive training and supervision are provided. The role offers career development, a strong work-life balance, and access to employee support services.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Completing assessments and reviews of individuals in the community.
• Providing support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence.
• With support and training, collaborate with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals’ needs.

Job description

Joining our Learning Disabilities Team as a Case Worker is an excellent introduction into Social Work. You’ll be an integral part of our team providing individuals with a diagnosed learning disability and/or autism 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:

• Completing assessments and reviews of individuals in the community.
• 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.

We’re looking for someone with:

• The 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.
• 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.

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