Social Worker - Specialist Palliative Care

Job summary

30 hours per week (worked over four days)

£27,473 £29,757, pro rata (£34,342- £37,196 FTE)

Are you a qualified Social Worker with experience of working with people who have an illness that cannot be cured, their families and bereaved people? Are you looking to be part of a friendly and supportive team who put patient and family care at the heart of everything we do? If so, this exciting opportunity could be for you!

St Richards Hospice has an opening within our Family Support Team for a caring, committed and compassionate professional to join us as Specialist Palliative Care Social Worker. The successful candidate will provide emotional, social and practical support for patients and families (including children) supported by St Richards Hospice and Bereavement Support South Worcestershire.

St Richards Hospice provides specialist palliative and end of life care for over 3,000 adults, family members and the bereaved throughout South Worcestershire each year. We are committed to the delivery of the highest standards of care, enabling our patients to take control of their lives as their condition changes.

We are housed in purpose-built premises with outstanding facilities to enable us to support patients and families to live well from diagnosis to end of life. Worcestershire is a stunning place to live with outstanding countryside, whilst being blessed with excellent transport links, and St Richards is located very close to the M5 and the new Worcester Parkway railway station.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied role where the post holder will manage patient and carer/ family access to all services at St. Richards, carry a small community case load and cover the In-Patient Unit when required.

The successful applicant will have current registration with Social Work England and experience of assessing and managing referrals as well as good active listening and communication skills.

Due to the nature of this role a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About us

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including

Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best

Supportive management keen to develop you

Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)

Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs

Opportunities for flexible working

Family friendly policies

Fabulous subsidised on-site cafe

Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff

Free Will writing service