COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER/ QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER (PART TIME )

About the role

We are seeking either an experienced Community Support Worker or a Qualified Social Worker to join our Social Work and Community Support team on a 20-hour per week basis.

This post can be based at our resources in Friern Barnet, Golders Green or Ilford. You will need access to a vehicle for work.

The role covers North East London, Central London, and Essex.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of adults and carers.
• Undertake holistic assessments to identify individual strengths, needs and risks.
• Provide information, advice, advocacy and practical support.
• Develop person-centred support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes.
• Support carers and families through changing circumstances.
• Contribute to community initiatives, support groups and service development projects.
• Maintain accurate case records using our CRM system.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice and inclusion in everything you do.
• Qualified Social Workers will also undertake more complex assessments, apply professional social work judgement and lead on safeguarding, risk management and care planning where appropriate.

About the Service

Jewish Care's Social Work and Community Support Service provides personalised support to adults, carers and families across London, Hertfordshire, Essex and the South East.

This post can be based at our resources in Friern Barnet, Golders Green or Ilford. You will need access to a vehicle for work.

Our service helps people navigate the challenges associated with ageing, disability, dementia, caring responsibilities, social isolation and changing life circumstances. Through assessment, advice, advocacy and community-based support, we empower people to maintain their independence and wellbeing whilst working closely with statutory, voluntary and community partners.

About You

• You'll have:
• Experience working with adults, older people and carers.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred practice.
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing to a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Strong IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.
• A commitment to Jewish Care's values of Excellence, Innovation, Compassion, Inclusiveness and Integrity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Social Workers will also need:
• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience undertaking assessments, care planning and professional social work interventions.
• Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding legislation.

Benefits

The salary for 20 hours per week is between £18,396 - £23,185 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer:

• A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Ongoing learning and professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative community services.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to people across the Jewish community.

Pay and Schedule

20 hours per week.

Schedule

Flexible working hours to accommodate your needs and the needs of the service.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to contribute to innovative community services.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to people across the Jewish community.
• Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness.

How to Apply

Jewish Care operates a rolling recruitment process and reserves the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.