Senior Case Worker (Intermediate Care Team)

Joining our Intermediate Care Team as a Senior Case Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting people with diverse and complex needs. Working countywide alongside Community Mental Health and Substance Misuse Social Care Teams and the AMHP service, you'll contribute to timely and effective hospital discharge for individuals in Mental Health Hospital settings, support transitions from Children's Services/CAMHS into adult services, and lead on reviews of Section 117 aftercare. Working closely with health colleagues, you'll deliver creative, strengths based interventions that improve outcomes for the people who use our service.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the hospital discharge planning process through timely and effective assessments.
• Carrying out assessments and reviews of individuals in the community who have eligible s.117 aftercare needs.
• Providing support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence.
• Collaborating with individuals, their families or representatives, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals' eligible needs.
• Managing a complex caseload alongside the qualified social workers in the team and providing advice and support to Case Worker colleagues.

What we're looking for:

• A good understanding of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• A background in adults' social care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound IT and record-keeping skills.
• Positive and flexible approach to work.

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.

Please note that while the role operates countywide, your designated office base will be the Hampshire County Council office closest to your home address.

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

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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