Senior Case Worker, Older Adults – Hybrid & Growth Path

Hampshire Shared Services Partnership; Alton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Employee Assistance Pro

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Senior Case Worker to join our Older Adults Team in Park House, Alton. You will manage a diverse caseload supporting individuals aged 65 and over to maximise independence and wellbeing, with the opportunity to guide colleagues and model best practice.

This permanent role offers hybrid working, a 37-hour week, and a competitive local government salary (£34,273 - £37,570 per annum).

Qualifications

• 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 adults' social care.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and reviews of individuals in the community.
• Provide support and guidance to individuals to maximise wellbeing and independence.
• Collaborate with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals’ needs.
• Have the confidence and knowledge to make well-informed decisions where appropriate, as well as knowing when a case or situation requires escalation.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

IT and record-keeping

Independent worker

Adult social care knowledge

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Senior Case Worker to join our Older Adults Team in Park House, Alton. You will manage a diverse caseload supporting individuals aged 65 and over to maximise independence and wellbeing, with the opportunity to guide colleagues and model best practice.

This permanent role offers hybrid working, a 37-hour week, and a competitive local government salary (£34,273 - £37,570 per annum).