Senior Case Worker and North Hospital

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Job Reference: HCC
623124
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £16,589 - £18,184 per annum)
Work Location: Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 18.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 24 February 2026
Interview Date: 4 & 5 March 2026

Joining us as a Senior Case Worker
, you’ll be part of our friendly and supportive team of social care and health care professionals based at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
. You’ll also support our short-term service to deliver safe and efficient hospital discharges.

You’ll enjoy the benefits of engaging with people in a face‑to‑face environment, working alongside colleagues in a supportive space. There will be plenty of opportunities to collaborate and share learning with peers, whilst building positive relationships through your reviews in the hospital.

• Completing assessments and reviews of individuals’ care and support needs in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, local community hospitals and care homes.
• Providing support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence using a strengths‑based approach.
• 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 to senior colleagues.

• Strong communication, negotiation 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.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and its eligibility criteria.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Best Interest decision making.

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.

• 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. View our career pathways 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 videos to find out more about the important work our Senior Case Workers do in our Hospital Teams.
• 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 here.

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.

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire. It is essential that you have a current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

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.

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