Senior Case Worker

Shared Services Partnership; Winchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

LGPS + generous leave

Job summary

Shared Services Partnership in Hampshire seeks a Senior Case Worker to join the Inclusion Drug and Alcohol Housing Support Team. You will help people access, maintain and sustain suitable accommodation, recognising that stable housing supports health and recovery.

You will deliver person-centred, strengths-based support to prevent homelessness, sustain tenancies, and assist individuals with complex needs including mental health, substance use and trauma.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship skills.
• Ability to work compassionately with people in difficult circumstances.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound IT and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support individuals with care needs and housing transitions.
• Conduct community assessments and reviews using a strengths-based approach.
• Assess and respond to safeguarding risks, escalating with social workers.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and provide information and signposting.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

IT and record-keeping

Independence and teamwork

Care Act 2014 knowledge

Education

Background in adults' social care

Job description

Senior Case Worker Shared Services Partnership Winchester, HAM, GB

Job Reference: HCC624806
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum
Work Location: Countywide, Hampshire
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary until 31 March 2029
Closing Date: 8 September 2026
Interview Date: 23 September 2026 or 24 September 2026

The Role:

Joining our Inclusion Drug and Alcohol Housing Support Team as a Senior Case Worker, you’llbe an integral part of our team helping people access, maintain and sustain suitable accommodation, recognising that stable housing is essential for improving health, wellbeing and recovery.

Through person-centred, strengths-based support, you’ll help prevent homelessness, support tenancy sustainment, and provide intensive assistance to people with complex needs, including mental ill-health, substance use and trauma.

What you’ll do:

• Identify and support individuals with care and support needs, including those requiring suitable independent living arrangements or housing during transitions.
• Conduct community-based assessments and reviews, using a strengths-based approach to promote wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes.
• Recognise, assess and respond to risks and safeguarding concerns, working alongside Social Workers on high-risk cases and escalating issues appropriately.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, advocate for individuals, provide information, advice and signposting, and maintain strong professional relationships.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work with people in difficult circumstances in a compassionate and collaborative way.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound IT and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good understanding of the Care Act 2014 and a background in adults’ social care.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Senior Case Worker role, team and 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 and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• 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. View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service.
• Make a difference and feel proud of the work you do: Watch our short videos to find out more about the important work our Senior Case Workers 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. Find more information here .

The post holder will be primarily community based and located within one of Hampshire’s nine drug and alcohol treatment hubs, delivering services directly to local communities and working closely with partner organisations.

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 will 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.