SOCIAL WORKER (PART TIME)

About the Role

In this impactful role, you will work with individuals and carers facing challenges such as ageing, ill health, disability, mental health needs, or social isolation. You will provide professional social work support, including assessment, care planning, advocacy, and safeguarding, enabling people to maintain independence and improve their quality of life. You will also play a key role in developing services, contributing to community initiatives, and representing Jewish Care within multi-disciplinary partnerships. This position is part-time for 18 hours per week and requires travel across Herts and Greater London; a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 35 cases (FTE), delivering high-quality, person-centred social work interventions
• Undertake holistic assessments, care planning, and risk management
• Work in partnership with individuals, carers, and statutory and voluntary services
• Provide advice, information, and advocacy in line with current legislation and guidance
• Play an active role in multi-disciplinary working and partnership development
• Support the development of community and group-based interventions
• Promote independence, choice, and dignity for individuals and families
• Represent the service at meetings, forums, and community settings
• Maintain accurate and timely case records using the organisation’s CRM system
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of services
• Triage and respond to referrals, assessing urgency and need
• Apply professional judgement to make timely, effective decisions
• Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio and engage in ongoing professional development

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England
• Experience working with adults in a social care setting
• Strong experience supporting people with mental health needs, disability, dementia, or complex needs
• Sound knowledge of Safeguarding, the Care Act (2014), and the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• Experience of community and/or group work
• Excellent communication, assessment, and IT skills
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and make evidence-based decisions
• Strong understanding of professional ethics, confidentiality, and safeguarding responsibilities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Commitment to learning about and engaging with the Jewish community and culture
• Access to a vehicle for travel across Herts and Greater London

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within the voluntary sector
• Experience in mental health services
• Knowledge of the Holocaust survivor community and related needs
• Awareness of Claims Conference processes

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK, supporting 10,000 people weekly. Our five values—Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity—guide our work.