Senior Case Worker HCC624806


Company:	Hampshire County Council
Salary:	£33,178 to £36,369 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hampshire
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	8 Sept 2026

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Summary

Joining our Inclusion Drug and Alcohol Housing Support Team as a Senior Case Worker, you’ll be an integral part of our team helping people access, maintain and sustain suitable accommodation, recognising that stable housing is essential for improving health, wellbeing and recovery.

Through person-centred, strengths-based support, you’ll help prevent homelessness, support tenancy sustainment, and provide intensive assistance to people with complex needs, including mental ill-health, substance use and trauma.

What you’ll do:

• Identify and support individuals with care and support needs, including those requiring suitable independent living arrangements or housing during transitions.

• Conduct community-based assessments and reviews, using a strengths-based approach to promote wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes.

• Recognise, assess and respond to risks and safeguarding concerns, working alongside Social Workers on high-risk cases and escalating issues appropriately.

• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, advocate for individuals, provide information, advice and signposting, and maintain strong professional relationships.

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.

• 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.

The post holder will be primarily community based and located within one of Hampshire’s nine drug and alcohol treatment hubs, delivering services directly to local communities and working closely with partner organisations.

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.

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