Senior Case Worker (Older Adults)

Community Care Live; Alton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in England is seeking a Senior Case Worker to join their Older Adults Team. In this role, you will support individuals aged 65 and over, providing guidance and ensuring their independence and wellbeing. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and offering guidance to junior colleagues. The position offers opportunities for career growth, professional development, and a competitive benefits package, allowing a good work-life balance.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Work-life balance

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals aged 65 and over.
• Ability to handle difficult circumstances compassionately.
• Understanding of the Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and reviews of individuals in the community.
• Provide support to maximize wellbeing and independence.
• Collaborate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship management skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Sound IT and record-keeping skills

Education

Background in adults' social care

Job description

Joining our Older Adults 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 aged 65 and over 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 do:

• Complete assessments and reviews of individuals in the community.
• Provide support and guidance to individuals to maximise their 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.

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.

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

We have a full-time (37-hour) and part-time (22-hour) position available. Please indicate on your application form which role(s) you wish to apply for.

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.

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