Senior Case Worker (Older Adults)
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 be doing:
- Completing assessments and reviews of individuals in the community.
- Providing support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence.
- Collaborating with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals’ needs.
- Having 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.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
The working pattern for this role is open for discussion.
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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