Case Worker (Older Adults)
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.
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.
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
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