Senior Case Worker (Adults’ Mental Health Safeguarding Hub)


Company:	Hampshire County Council
Salary:	£34,273 to £37,570 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Winchester, SO23 8UJ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

Join Our New Adults' Mental Health Safeguarding Hub as a Senior Case Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new Adults' Mental Health Safeguarding Hub and help shape a developing service from the outset. As a Senior Case Worker, you'll manage safeguarding concerns across Mental Health Social Care teams within Adults' Health and Care, making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults.

The Mental Health Safeguarding Team receives all countywide safeguarding referrals relating to younger adults' mental health from the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. Working closely with partners including health services and the police, you'll support timely, person-centred safeguarding responses in line with the Care Act 2014 and our commitment to making Safeguarding Personal.

From day one, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, ongoing professional development, and support from an experienced team of qualified and non-qualified practitioners. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career while helping to build an innovative countywide safeguarding service.

What you'll be doing:

• Triaging online safeguarding referrals, completing Section 42 enquiries, and identifying when cases need to be escalated to the management team.

• Collaborating with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals.

• Attending online safeguarding meetings on behalf of the team.

• Preparing clear and concise reports.

• Meeting performance targets relating to the number of calls and online referrals completed, as well as the quality of responses.

• Undertaking face-to-face visits.

What we're looking for:

• A good understanding of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

• The ability to work compassionately and collaboratively with people in difficult circumstances.

• Resilience and adaptability.

• Strong team-working skills, with the ability to share learning and provide support and advice to colleagues.

• A commitment to demonstrating the organisation's values and behaviours.

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

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.

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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