SOCIAL WORKER

Schedule

36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hybrid working. The role is based across North East London, Central London, and Essex, requiring travel within these areas.

About the role

• Manage a complex caseload of approximately 35 cases (FTE)
• Carry out holistic assessments
• Develop person‑centred support plans
• Deliver effective social work interventions
• Work with people experiencing ageing, disability, mental health needs, dementia, social isolation, end‑of‑life care and other complex or co‑existing needs
• Use professional judgement to assess risk
• Respond to referrals
• Identify safeguarding concerns
• Ensure people receive the right support at the right time
• Provide advice, information and advocacy
• Help individuals and carers navigate health and social care systems and access appropriate services
• Work closely with colleagues across Jewish Care
• Build effective relationships with statutory, voluntary and community organisations
• Represent Jewish Care at external meetings and forums
• Contribute to the development of community‑based initiatives, support groups and other activities that promote social inclusion and wellbeing

About You

• Qualified and Social Work England registered Social Worker
• Experience of working with adults in a social care setting
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding
• Experience of assessment, care planning, risk management and social work interventions
• Confident working independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, listening, writing, organisation and IT skills
• Ability to exercise professional judgement and critically reflect on practice
• Experience of community or group work (essential)
• Experience of working with people affected by mental health, dementia, disability, isolation, end‑of‑life care or other complex needs (particularly relevant)
• Experience within the voluntary sector or mental health services (desirable)
• Knowledge of the Jewish community (advantageous) – willingness to learn about Jewish life and develop understanding of the community (essential)
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have regular access to own vehicle for work purposes (required due to geographical coverage)

Why Jewish Care?

At Jewish Care, we are committed to providing person‑centred support that enables people to live with dignity, independence and choice. You will join a professional and supportive team where your expertise can make a meaningful difference to individuals, families and carers across our communities. If you are an experienced Social Worker who enjoys community‑based practice, creative partnership working and making a positive difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you. Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia. Our five values are at the heart of the way we work: Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.