Senior Social Worker (Part Time)

Overview

At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], we are proud to support and empower people across the Jewish community to live independently, stay connected, and maintain their wellbeing. Our Social Work and Community Support Service (SWCS) delivers personalised, integrated support to individuals, families, and carers across multiple regions.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join our Social Work and Community Support team.

This is a key leadership role where you will combine expert social work practice with supervision, service development, and partnership working. You will support individuals and carers facing complex challenges such as ageing, mental health needs, disability, dementia, and social isolation—while also guiding and developing colleagues.

You will play a vital role in triaging referrals, assessing risk and urgency, and ensuring timely, high-quality interventions. You’ll also contribute to shaping services, strengthening multi-agency relationships, and ensuring best practice across the team.

This post is working 18 hours per week.

This is a hybrid role, with at least 40% of your time based in one of our community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of approximately 35 cases (FTE)
• Provide high-quality assessments, care planning, and safeguarding interventions
• Support triage of referrals, assessing urgency, risk, and appropriate responses
• Deliver expert advice on safeguarding, mental capacity, and legislation
• Supervise and support Social Workers, students, and volunteers
• Work with senior leadership to develop and continuously improve services
• Lead and promote multi-disciplinary and multi-agency collaboration
• Build strong networks across statutory, voluntary, and community services
• Support colleagues to identify services that promote independence, choice, and dignity
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all interventions on the CRM system
• Contribute to practice development and innovation within the team
• Represent [Employer hidden] in professional forums and community settings
• Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio and support others in their development

About You

We are looking for a confident, reflective, and experienced Social Worker who is ready to take on a leadership role and support high-quality practice across the team.

Essential:

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England
• Significant experience working with adults in a social care setting
• Experience of supervising or mentoring Social Workers, students, or volunteers
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding, the Care Act (2014), and the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• Experience supporting people with mental health needs, disability, dementia, or complex needs
• Proven ability to manage a complex caseload and make sound, evidence-based decisions
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Ability to promote professional standards, reflective practice, and continuous improvement
• Confidence working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment
• Commitment to learning about and engaging with the Jewish community and culture

Desirable:

• Qualification in Practice Education
• AMHP or BIA qualification
• Experience within the voluntary sector
• Knowledge of the social welfare system and benefits
• Understanding of the Holocaust survivor community and related needs
• Awareness of Claims Conference processes
• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

[Employer hidden] 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. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

[Employer hidden] operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.

LocationMaurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus

The Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus is a modern, purpose-built development in Golders Green. It offers a balance of activities and relaxation for residents and visitors alike, as well as care and retirement living.

The campus is home to Otto Schiff care home, which provides personal care for people living with dementia. Residents at Otto Schiff get to live in a close-knit community while remaining part of the wider care home and enjoying the many campus activities.

There is a retirement community at Selig Court for people who want to live independently with the peace of mind knowing that there is always support close by. It also houses the bustling Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre and Holocaust Survivors’ Centre, as well as our head office Amélie House.

STAFF FACILITIES

DEDICATED TEAM BREAK ROOM

FREE FRESHLY PREPARED LUNCH

ACCESS TO ONSITE GARDENS

Why [Employer hidden]?

We offer excellent benefits to reward you for your hard work, dedication and commitment. These include:

RETAIL DISCOUNT

A huge range of discounts at major retailers and supermarkets

HEALTH CARE

24/7 access to a GP either online or on the phone

STAFF SUPPORT

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice

WELLBEING HUB

Articles and support with physical and mental wellness, free fitness and yoga videos and lots more

PENSION

4% employer pension contribution

LEARNING RESOURCES

Career development opportunities and access to our online learning management system

FREE DBS CHECK

Free DBS checks for our Care Home Workers

FREE UNIFORM

Free uniforms for everyone required to wear one

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK

Senior Social Worker (Part Time)

- Department: Community Support

- Location: Amelie House, NW11

- Contract: Permanent

- Salary: £23.92 - £25.22 an hour

- Closing Date: 31 May 2026

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