Case Worker (Mental Health)

Job Reference: HCC625211

Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 per annum

Work Location: Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 26 October 2026

Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.

Joining our Mental Health and Substance Misuse 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.

Take a look at our Candidate Packfor 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.

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.

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.

Travel Requirements

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

Vetting Requirements

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Kirstie Wing, Team Manager on Kirstie.Wing3@hants.gov.uk

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.

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