Senior Leader, Social Work & Safeguarding, Community Support

Head Of Social Work, Community Support And Safeguarding; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Care in the United Kingdom seeks a senior leader to shape social work, community support and safeguarding across our services. The role combines professional practice accountability with safeguarding assurance and organisational transformation, guiding service development and complex decision-making.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, champion high standards of practice, and work with partners to deliver proactive, person-centred support that helps people live independently and stay

Qualifications

• Professional social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and development of social work, community support and family carer services.
• Safeguarding leadership: adult & children’s safeguarding strategy, governance, and assurance.
• Professional social work leadership across teams or services.
• Lead multidisciplinary services and manage managers or senior practitioners.
• Use data, demographics and service feedback to inform decisions and demonstrate impact.
• Develop strong cross-sector partnerships with health, local authorities and voluntary organisations.
• Oversee budgets, resources and risk with senior leadership reporting.

Skills

Social work leadership

Safeguarding leadership

Strategic service development

Budget management

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Collaborative leadership

Inclusive practice

Safeguarding law

Leadership & governance

Education

Professional qualification in Social Work & registration with Social Work England

Job description

Jewish Care in the United Kingdom seeks a senior leader to shape social work, community support and safeguarding across our services. The role combines professional practice accountability with safeguarding assurance and organisational transformation, guiding service development and complex decision-making.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, champion high standards of practice, and work with partners to deliver proactive, person-centred support that helps people live independently and stay