Social Worker - Mental Health Services

Job summary

The Social Worker will play a key role within Jamis Mental Health Services, supporting adults experiencing mental ill health to achieve greater independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the postholder will provide professional social work interventions, including holistic assessments, care planning, safeguarding, advocacy, and risk management, helping people navigate complex life circumstances and access the support they need. The role involves working collaboratively with service users, families, healthcare professionals, and community organisations to deliver recovery-focused, person-centred support that promotes resilience and meaningful lives. This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified Social Worker who is passionate about improving mental health outcomes and empowering people to achieve their goals

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join Jamis Mental Health Services. You will support adults experiencing mental ill health through assessment, care planning, advocacy, safeguarding, and recovery-focused interventions that help people build independence and improve their quality of life. Working alongside colleagues, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners, you will help people overcome barriers, strengthen their resilience, and access the right support at the right time. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker who is committed to person-centred practice and wants to make a meaningful difference within a specialist mental health service.

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 more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services. In November 2023, Jami became part of Jewish Care, bringing together two organisations with a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health support. Together, we deliver specialist treatment, therapeutic services, education, and community-based support that help people improve their mental health, build resilience, and lead fulfilling lives. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to creating inclusive services where people feel supported, respected, and able to thrive

Details

• Date posted: 11 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £38,516 to £42,024 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VP6C5A3CB4
• Job locations: Golders Green, NW11 9DQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Help people rebuild their lives through compassionate, professional mental health support.

We're recruiting a Social Worker to join Jami's Adult Mental Health Service, part of Jewish Care.

This post is full time working Monday to Friday on a 12 month Fixed term contract to cover a secondment. Flexible or part time working will be considered.

As a qualified Social Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing mental illness, psychological distress, trauma and isolation. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll empower individuals to overcome challenges, achieve greater independence and improve their overall wellbeing through recovery-focused, person-centred social work.

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading health and social care charities, where you'll manage a varied and rewarding caseload, work alongside experienced professionals and make a genuine difference to people's lives every day.

About the Service

Jami's Adult Mental Health Service supports members of the Jewish community experiencing mental illness, psychological distress, trauma, isolation and other challenges that impact daily life and wellbeing.

Our approach is recovery-focused, strengths-based and person-centred, helping individuals identify goals, build resilience, develop independence and engage in meaningful occupations and activities. Support is delivered through one-to-one interventions, group programmes, community engagement and partnership working with statutory and voluntary sector organisations.

Working collaboratively with individuals, families, healthcare professionals and community partners, we help improve mental health outcomes and enable people to live fulfilling, meaningful lives.

About the Role

As a Social Worker, you will deliver high-quality, professional social work interventions, supporting people to manage risk, improve wellbeing and maintain independence.

Managing a complex caseload, you will undertake holistic assessments, develop person-centred support plans and use your professional judgement to ensure individuals receive the right support at the right time.

Working closely with colleagues across Jewish Care, as well as statutory and voluntary sector partners, you will contribute to multi-disciplinary working, safeguard vulnerable adults, advocate for those who need support and help shape innovative community-based services that reduce isolation and promote recovery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a complex caseload of adults experiencing mental ill health and psychological distress.
• Undertaking comprehensive assessments and developing strengths-based, person-centred support plans.
• Identifying, assessing and managing risk, ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met and appropriate interventions are implemented.
• Supporting individuals experiencing crisis situations, including homelessness, domestic abuse and suicidal ideation.
• Providing information, advice and advocacy to help people access the services, resources and benefits they need.
• Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, local authorities and voluntary sector partners to coordinate effective support.
• Contributing to support groups, community initiatives and projects that promote recovery, wellbeing and social inclusion.
• Maintaining accurate records using the organisation's CRM system in line with GDPR and organisational policies.
• Participating in supervision, reflective practice and continuous professional development to maintain Social Work England registration.

About You

You will be a compassionate, resilient and motivated Social Worker who is passionate about empowering people experiencing mental health challenges.

You will have excellent assessment and decision-making skills, be confident managing complex situations and thrive working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to achieve the best possible outcomes.

What You'll Need

Essential

• Qualified Social Worker.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• An up-to-date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio.
• Experience working within health and/or social care.
• Experience carrying out holistic assessments and developing intervention plans.
• Experience supporting adults experiencing mental illness or psychological distress.
• Experience supporting people through crisis situations, including safeguarding, homelessness, domestic

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).