caseworker

American  

[keys-wur-ker] / ˈkeɪsˌwɜr kər /

Or case-worker,

noun

1. a person who does casework.

2. an investigator, especially of a social agency, who aids disadvantaged individuals or families chiefly by analysis of their problems and through personal counseling.

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Etymology

Origin of caseworker

First recorded in 1930–35; case ¹ + worker

Example Sentences

If a mom decides she doesn’t feel like feeding her child, she simply hands the baby off to a caseworker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Padgett would walk the couple of miles into D.C. to stay connected with his caseworker and social services.

From Slate • Oct. 8, 2025

"We know that at least one caseworker has looked at his file and suggested that he should be granted indefinite leave to remain because there are exceptional facts," Ms Burgess said.

From BBC • May 16, 2024

Her heart sank when a caseworker explained that someone had gained access to her card and drained her balance of over $4,000.

From New York Times • May 4, 2024

He couldn't quit his job, and he couldn't go at night 'cause the caseworker would be on us talking about how me and Newcharlie were home alone too much.

From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson