At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older adults and Holocaust survivors through community engagement and personalised care.
- Company: Leeds Jewish Welfare Board, dedicated to compassionate community support.
- Benefits: Part-time role with a competitive salary and meaningful work experience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals while building strong community connections.
- Qualifications: Experience in social care, empathy, and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Leeds Jewish Welfare Board (LJWB) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Older Adults & Holocaust Survivor Support Worker to deliver community-based support across Leeds. This is primarily a community caseload management role, working directly with older adults, Holocaust survivors, people living with dementia, and individuals experiencing social isolation or declining wellbeing.
You will hold and manage your own caseload, providing one-to-one support, assessments, personalised support planning, advocacy, and ongoing interventions that help people remain independent and connected to their communities. The successful candidate will spend much of their time working in the community, visiting clients in their homes, community settings and partner organisations, building trusted relationships and supporting individuals to navigate challenges relating to ageing, wellbeing, health, trauma, loneliness and access to service.
Responsibilities:
- You’ll provide person-centred, trauma-aware support, helping individuals stay connected, independent and valued.
- Build trusted relationships and reduce isolation.
- Deliver community activities and wellbeing support.
- Provide culturally respectful, trauma-informed care.
You’ll play a key role in supporting Holocaust survivors with sensitivity, focusing on trust, safety and dignity.
Qualifications:
- Experience in social care or a related field, particularly with older adults or people affected by trauma.
- Empathetic, culturally aware and a strong communicator.
- Empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by older adults and Holocaust survivors.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of local resources and services available to older adults and Holocaust survivors.
- A relevant qualification in social care, health, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
