Senior Social Worker - Older Adults & Complex Caseload

Hampshire County Council; Sheet; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement £3,000 per annum

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council's Older Adults Team is seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our supportive, strengths‑based service. You will be innovative, person-centred and committed to improving outcomes for older adults.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage a complex caseload, provide supervision to Case Workers and Senior Case Workers, triage safeguarding referrals, and build professional relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with SWE registration.
• Experience handling complex caseloads and safeguarding referrals.
• Strong assessment and supervision capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Manage a complex caseload while providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and offering practice advice on complex cases.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Build positive and professional relationships.

Skills

Strengths-based approach

Education

Social Work degree

Registered with Social Work England (SWE)

Job description

Hampshire County Council's Older Adults Team is seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our supportive, strengths‑based service. You will be innovative, person-centred and committed to improving outcomes for older adults.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage a complex caseload, provide supervision to Case Workers and Senior Case Workers, triage safeguarding referrals, and build professional relationships.