Community Support Worker/ Qualified Social Worker (Part Time )
Job Description
Job summary
We are seeking either an experienced Community Support Worker or a Qualified Social Worker to join Jewish Cares Social Work and Community Support team on a part-time basis, working 20 hours per week. Based from one of our sites in Friern Barnet, Golders Green or Ilford, you will support adults, older people, carers, and families across North East London, Central London, and Essex. Depending on your qualifications and experience, you will be appointed as either a Community Support Worker or a Qualified Social Worker. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalised assessments, advice, advocacy, and practical support that enables people to maintain their independence, improve their wellbeing, and remain connected to their communities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working in a supportive, values-led organisation. Access to a vehicle is required for this role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Community Support Worker or Qualified Social Worker to join our Social Work and Community Support Service. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake holistic assessments, provide advice, advocacy, and practical support, and develop person-centred plans that help individuals and carers achieve positive outcomes. Working collaboratively with colleagues, health professionals, voluntary organisations, and community partners, you will support people through changing circumstances while promoting dignity, choice, safeguarding, and independence. Qualified Social Workers will also undertake more complex assessments, lead on safeguarding and care planning, and apply professional social work judgement in line with relevant legislation. This part-time role offers 20 hours per week and the opportunity to work within an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving lives across the Jewish community.
About us
Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support around 12,000 people through residential care, nursing care, retirement living, community support, mental health services, social work, and wellbeing programmes. Our Social Work and Community Support Service provides personalised advice, advocacy, assessment, and practical support to adults, older people, carers, and families across London, Hertfordshire, Essex, and the South East. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we work in partnership with individuals, families, statutory services, and community organisations to help people remain independent, connected, and living well within their communities.
Job responsibilities
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
The salary for 20 hours per week is between £18,396 - £23,185 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of older people, adults, carers and families within the Jewish community. Depending on your qualifications, professional registration and experience, you will be appointed as either a Community Support Worker or a Qualified Social Worker.
Working as part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team, you'll provide advice, assessment, advocacy and practical support that enables people to remain independent, connected and living well within their communities.
About the ServiceJewish 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 the RoleWhether appointed as a Community Support Worker or Qualified Social Worker, you will:
- 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.
We're looking for someone who is compassionate, motivated and committed to delivering outstanding person-centred support.
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.
For Qualified Social Worker applicants, you'll 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.
What We Offer
- 20 hours per week
- 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.
Join Jewish Care and help people live independently, stay connected and thrive within their communities.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Desirable
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Jewish Care
Address
Golders Green
NW11 9DQ
United Kingdom
