Senior Case Worker (Physical Disabilities)

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

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Case Worker to join their Physical Disabilities Team. You will provide essential support and guidance to individuals, helping them to maximise their independence and wellbeing. The role includes managing a diverse caseload, collaborating with families and healthcare professionals, and mentoring Case Worker colleagues. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package, which includes generous leave entitlement and access to a robust employee assistance programme.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Professional development and mentoring

Work-life balance

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Proficient in handling communications with individuals in difficult circumstances.
• Ability to collaborate with families, providers, and healthcare professionals.
• Capable of making informed decisions and escalating cases when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Completing assessments and reviews of individuals.
• Providing support to maximise wellbeing and independence.
• Collaborating to identify community resources for individuals' needs.
• Undertaking out of county reviews when required.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship management skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Sound IT and record-keeping skills

Compassionate collaboration

Ability to work independently

Education

Background in adults’ social care

Understanding of the Care Act 2014

Job description

Joining our Physical Disabilities Team as 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.
• Undertaking out of county reviews when required.

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.

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.
• 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.

Your work base will be the office closest to your home address from the following locations: Totton Hub, Havant Plaza, or Dame Mary Fagan House (Basingstoke).

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

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.

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