Location
Golders Green, North East London, Central London, Essex, and Southend (Hybrid working available)

Hours
36.25 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Salary
£39,515 per annum

About the Role
Are you a qualified Social Worker looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to adults, families and carers within the community? Jewish Care is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Social Work and Community Support (SWCS) service. You will provide professional social work support to adults across North East and Central London, Essex and Southend, helping people maintain their independence, improve their wellbeing and remain safely within their communities.

You will manage a complex caseload of approximately 35 cases (FTE), carrying out holistic assessments, developing person-centred support plans and delivering effective social work interventions. Your work will involve supporting people experiencing a range of challenges including ageing, disability, mental health needs, dementia, social isolation, end-of-life care and other complex or co-existing needs.

Using your professional judgement, you will assess risk, respond to referrals, identify safeguarding concerns and ensure timely access to appropriate support. The role also includes providing advice, information and advocacy, assisting individuals and carers to navigate health and social care systems and access relevant services.

Partnership working is key to this role. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across Jewish Care and build effective relationships with statutory, voluntary and community organisations. You will represent Jewish Care at external meetings and forums and contribute to the development of community-based initiatives, support groups and activities that promote social inclusion and wellbeing.

Experience
Qualified and Social Work England registered Social Worker with experience working with adults in a social care setting. Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding. Experience in assessment, care planning, risk management and social work interventions. Experience of community or group work is essential. Experience working with people affected by mental health, dementia, disability, isolation, end-of-life care or other complex needs is particularly relevant. Experience within the voluntary sector or mental health services is desirable.

About you
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 your practice. Knowledge of the Jewish community is advantageous, with a willingness to learn about Jewish life and develop your understanding of the community.

Qualifications
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

Driving Requirement
Due to the geographical coverage of this role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have regular access to your own vehicle for work purposes. The role involves travel across North East London, Central London, Essex and Southend, including community visits and attendance at meetings and services across different locations.