Senior Case Worker (Physical Disabilities)

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is looking for a Senior Case Worker to join their Physical Disabilities Team. This role involves providing support to individuals to enhance their independence and wellbeing. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, offering guidance to clients and families, and collaborating with various professionals to access community resources. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a background in adult social care, and a commitment to working compassionately. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Continuous professional development

Employee support programmes

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in community assessments and reviews.
• Confidence to make informed decisions regarding case management.
• Capable of guiding and mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and reviews in the community.
• Provide support and guidance to individuals for maximum wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to meet needs.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship management skills

Ability to work compassionately in difficult circumstances

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Sound IT and record-keeping skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good understanding of the Care Act 2014

Education

Background in adults’ social care

Job description

Job Details

Job Reference : HCC622924

Salary Range : £33,178 - £36,369 per annum (actual salary for part-time hours £20,175 - £22,116 per annum)

Work Location : Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week : 37 or 22.5

Contract Type : Permanent

Closing Date : 28 December 2025

Interview Date : 8 & 9 January 2026

The Role

JoiningourPhysical Disabilities Teamas a Senior Case Worker is an excellent next step in your career in Social Work. You’ll be an integral part of our team providing individuals with support and guidance to maximise their independence and wellbeing.

As well as holding your own diverse caseload, you’ll also support with cases with a higher level of complexity and provide guidance to Case Worker colleagues, role modelling best practice and setting an example for high standards of work across the team.

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.
• Collaborating with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals’ needs.
• Having the confidence and knowledge to make well-informed decisions where appropriate, as well as knowing when a case or situation requires escalation.

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.

Why join us?

• 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 in our Physical Disabilities Teams.
• 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.

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.

Senior Case Worker (Physical Disabilities) Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact [e-mail]

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Gemma Williams, Team Manager on [e-mail]

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.