Job Details: Job Reference: HCC617583 Salary Range: £26,918 - £29,616 per annum Work Location: Fareham Parkway, Fareham (Hybrid Working) Hours per Week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered) Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 12 January 2025 Interview Date: w/c 20 January 2025 The Role: Joining our Older Adults Team as a Case Worker is an excellent introduction into Social Work .
You'll be an integral part of our team providing individuals aged 65 and over with support and guidance to maximise their independence and wellbeing.
It's not essential that you have previous experience in social work.
What's important is that you can work compassionately with individuals as we'll provide you with support and training from experienced colleagues, qualified social workers and health care professionals.
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.
With support and training, you'll collaborate with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals' needs.
We're looking for someone with: The ability to work with people in difficult circumstances in a compassionate and collaborative way.
Effective organisational and prioritisation skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Sound IT and record-keeping skills.
Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the 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 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 Case Workers do in our Older Adults 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.
Competitive benefits package: Find more information here .
Other job titles you may be searching for: Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Community Worker, Casework Assistant, Case Manager, Social Work Assistant, Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Reviewing Officer Travel Requirements: You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire 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.
Additional Information: Find out more about Working with us in Adults' Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process.
Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: For general enquiries, please contact ****** For an informal chat about the role, please contact Melissa Barnett, Team Manager, on ****** .
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.
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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.
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