an investigator, esp. of a social agency, who aids disadvantaged individuals or families chiefly by analysis of their problems and through personal counseling
Also: case-worker, case worker
Word origin
[1930–35; case1 + worker]This word is first recorded in the period 1930–35. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: boondoggle, hypercorrection, preset, uncertainty principle, video
Examples of 'caseworker' in a sentence
caseworker
The lead caseworker resigned after prosecutors filed charges against the parents.
Globe and Mail (2003)
But it had not been the task of the unfortunate caseworker even to attempt to split such hairs.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Under the scheme families are given a dedicated caseworker, who helps to co-ordinate the help they need.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Each individual who contacts the service will receive a caseworker who can identify changes to help them manage.