Case Worker

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624144
Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £17,268 - £18,998 per annum)
Work Location: Countywide, Hampshire (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 23
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 4 June 2026
Interview Date: 16 & 17 June 2026

The Role:

Joining our Younger Adults Review Team as a Case Worker is an excellent introduction into Social Work. You’ll be an integral part of our team providing individuals 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:

• Reviewing existing care packages countywide across Physical Disabilities, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health services to ensure they continue to meet individuals’ needs.
• 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.

What we’re looking for:

• 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 for more information about the 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 Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. View our 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 video to find out more about the important work carried out by our .
• 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 .

Your work base will be the office closest to your home address from the following locations: Totton Hub, Havant Plaza, or Dame Mary Fagan House (Basingstoke).

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.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 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.

Additional Information:

Case Worker (Younger Adults Review Team)

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Maisie Elshaw, Team Manager on

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.