Case Worker (Older Adults)

Shared Services Partnership; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Basingstoke is seeking a Case Worker for the Older Adults Team. The role is hybrid, 37 hours per week, permanent, with a salary of £28,697 - £31,573 per year.

You will help adults aged 65+ maximise independence and wellbeing, with training provided and no prior social work experience required. You will complete assessments, offer guidance, and collaborate with families, caregivers, and health professionals to access community resources.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with people in difficult circumstances with compassion.
• Effective organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound IT and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out assessments and reviews of individuals in the community.
• Provide support and guidance to maximise wellbeing and independence.
• Collaborate with individuals, their families, providers and other health care professionals to signpost to resources.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT and record-keeping

Job description

Job Reference:HCC625124
Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 per annum
Work Location: Basingstoke Discovery Centre, Basingstoke (Hybrid working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 October 2026

The Role:

Joining our Older Adults Team as aCase Workeris an excellent introduction into Social Work.You’llbe an integral part of our team providing individuals aged 65 and over with support and guidance to maximise their independence and wellbeing.

It’snot essential that you havepreviousexperience in social work.What’simportant is that you can work compassionately with individuals aswe’llprovide you with support and training from experienced colleagues, qualified socialworkersand health care professionals.

What you’ll be doing:

• Completingassessments and reviews of individuals in the community.
• Providing support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence.
• With support and training,you’llcollaborate with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionalsto findand signpost toinnovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals’needs.

We’re looking for someone with:

• The abilityto work with people in difficult circumstances in a compassionate and collaborative way.
• Effective organisationaland prioritisationskills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound ITand record-keepingskills.

Take a lookat our Candidate Pack for more information about theCase Workerrole,teamand 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 anddemonstrateour values, in your application

• Careergrowth: Our experienced Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker.Viewour career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service.
• Make a difference and feel proud of the work you do: Watchour short videosto find out more about the important work our Case Workers doinour Older Adults Teams .
• Professionaldevelopment: Continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision.
• Work‑lifebalance: 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.
• Competitivebenefitspackage:Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here .

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 the Isle of Wight or other local authority, 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.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

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