Case Worker (Older Adults)

Hampshire County Council; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is looking for a compassionate Case Worker to join their Older Adults Team. This role involves providing support and guidance to individuals aged 65 and over, helping them maintain their independence and wellbeing. No prior social work experience is required as training and support will be provided. Key responsibilities include assessments, collaboration with families and healthcare professionals, and effective communication skills are essential. The role offers career growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Work-life balance

Employee support program

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Ability to work compassionately with individuals in difficult circumstances.
• Effective organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Completing assessments and reviews of individuals in the community.
• Providing support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence.
• Collaborating with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals to meet needs.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

IT and record-keeping skills

Job description

Joining our Older Adults Team as a Case Worker is an excellent introduction into 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.

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.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

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