Senior Case Worker Hcc624717

As a Senior

Case Worker, you will support adults with care and support needs to improve

their health, wellbeing and independence through strengths-based reviews and

personalised smoking cessation support. Working with people who may face

barriers to accessing mainstream services, including those with disabilities,

long-term conditions, mental health needs and complex social circumstances,

you'll build trusted relationships and empower individuals to make positive,

lasting changes that support a healthier future.

Working within the Younger Adults Team,

you'll collaborate with Social Workers, Public Health colleagues and partner

organisations to embed smoking cessation into social care practice. Through

compassionate, non-judgemental conversations, tailored interventions and

effective partnership working, you'll help individuals understand the impact of

smoking on their health and wellbeing, access stop smoking services and wider

community support, and contribute to the ambitions of Smokefree Hampshire 2030.

Main duties of the job

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage people in sensitive, non-judgemental conversations about health and wellbeing that encourage positive behaviour change.

• Experience of working with adults with care and support needs, building positive relationships and using strengths-based approaches to motivate people to achieve their personal goals.

• Understanding of the impact of smoking on health, wellbeing, quality of life and wider associated risks.

• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and how strengths-based practice can support positive outcomes and greater independence.

• Commitment to promoting positive health and wellbeing, championing smokefree lifestyles and empowering people to make informed decisions about their health.

• 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.

About us

• Make a meaningful difference by helping people overcome barriers to quitting smoking and achieve lasting improvements in their health and wellbeing.
• Support people through positive behaviour change, empowering them to make informed choices and take steps towards a healthier future.
• 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.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,273 to £37,570 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

F0017-26-0187

Job locations

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack,

which contains further information and details regarding this role

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack,

which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack,

which contains further information and details regarding this role

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack