Job Title: Case Worker - Navigation
Reference: NAV0825
Location: London Borough of Islington
Working Hours: 37.5 hours - 5 days per week
Salary: £33,438 per annum
Benefits: 30 days annual leave, 6% Pension Contribution, Employee Assistance Programme. Hybrid Working (1-2 days working from home)
Contract: Fixed Term to March 2026 (with a view to extending)
About the role
Case Work-Navigators undertake an exciting role providing the link between formal health and social care and wider community forms of support. You will have the opportunity to work with clients aged 16 years of age and above, helping to identify ways to improve health, sustain wellbeing and quality of daily living.
You will get to know what sort of services and activities best suit people’s needs using a personalised approach. Researching, planning and mapping how a person connects to the service that’s right for them. Play a proactive and key role within primary and acute care and in multi-disciplinary team settings, coordinate between these services to achieve positive outcomes for people.
You will enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary way, using your initiative and creativity to contribute to the further integration of wellbeing with formal health and social care services.
About you
You will have previous experience of case working in similar or related setting and working in a personalised way. Have a good understanding of the principles of social prescribing and applying them to people who may have complex situations or circumstances, able to case manage and assess an individuals’ suitability, using a strengths-based approach, to care and support.
You will be ambitious and eager to look at creative ways of supporting people with complex physical, mental health or social issues to regain confidence and feelings of wellbeing. You will be committed to delivering a high-quality service and to achieving the best outcomes for individuals and for the organisation.
You will have the ability to work with internal and external colleagues and teams in a positive and collaborative way, whilst ensuring safety, confidentiality, and professionalism in carrying out service activities.
To Apply
Please complete the application form on our website, stating how you meet the requirements for this position by addressing the Person Specification and send completed applications to: modwyer@ageukislington.org.uk
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adult and Child Barring.
Age UK Islington recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months
Pay: Up to £33,438.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
Application question(s):
- Experience of case managing people who may have complex personal circumstances
Experience:
- Health & Social Care: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London N7 6LA