Job summary
Have you got what it
takes?
- Are you an experienced Social Worker with skills
in palliative care social work?
- Can you demonstrate experience
and knowledge in safeguarding adults?
- You must be passionate
about our patients and a collaborative colleague
- Most importantly,
you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values
of St Anns Hospice.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist palliative care social work interventions and
supportive care to people who access St Anns services.
Actively participate in service development and improvement. This
will include service evaluation, education and involvement with relevant
innovation programs and research.To act as a source of expert advice and support regarding social
work and safeguarding.
To deputise for the Safeguarding Lead as and when required.
St Anns values are important for all staff and volunteers to ensure
best use of resources to deliver a high-quality service for all those who
access the hospice.
About us
At St Anns, theres one
thing that motivates us, and thats providing excellent care and support to
those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.
Were continuously developing our plans
for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure
St Anns is in the best shape possible for future generations.
Youll be challenged,
inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in
making a difference.
Contract:we are pleased to be able to offer this post as a part-time permanent position
Salary:Hospice Band 6 (£37,127 - £41,394) pro rata, Competency Based Framework
Working pattern: 22.50 hours per week (Wednesday-Friday)
Based at: Cross Site (Heald Green & Little Hulton)
Free Car Parking at both St Ann's sites.
This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
Please contact Lisa Corbett on 07957642978 for an informal chat.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. St Anns Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.
Interview date: 11th July 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Embrace and
implement the vision and values of St Anns Hospice.
- Work with and
deputise for the Safeguarding Lead in ensuring robust safeguarding practice is
embedded.
- In conjunction with
the Team Leader, liaise with key stakeholders and external providers ensuring that
the hospice maintains a high profile across health and social care.
- Maintain high
standards of professional practice to ensure quality and safety of patient
care, experience and the patient journey.
- Actively
participate in clinical supervision, mentoring/coaching of self and others.
- Actively engage in
the organsiational reporting system and action and monitor findings in relation
to clinical services.
- Contribute,
implement and maintain hospice policies to propose and implement changes to
local policies relevant to patient and carer support.
- Directly provide
specialist palliative social work interventions both within the hospice and
community settings.
- To foster good
working relationships and effectively communicate with members of the
multi-disciplinary team, users of the service and other health & social
care professionals.
- Work within the multidisciplinary
team to lead and manage patient flow and clinical activity demonstrating
innovative solutions to maximise resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Embrace and
implement the vision and values of St Anns Hospice.
- Work with and
deputise for the Safeguarding Lead in ensuring robust safeguarding practice is
embedded.
- In conjunction with
the Team Leader, liaise with key stakeholders and external providers ensuring that
the hospice maintains a high profile across health and social care.
- Maintain high
standards of professional practice to ensure quality and safety of patient
care, experience and the patient journey.
- Actively
participate in clinical supervision, mentoring/coaching of self and others.
- Actively engage in
the organsiational reporting system and action and monitor findings in relation
to clinical services.
- Contribute,
implement and maintain hospice policies to propose and implement changes to
local policies relevant to patient and carer support.
- Directly provide
specialist palliative social work interventions both within the hospice and
community settings.
- To foster good
working relationships and effectively communicate with members of the
multi-disciplinary team, users of the service and other health & social
care professionals.
- Work within the multidisciplinary
team to lead and manage patient flow and clinical activity demonstrating
innovative solutions to maximise resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters/Degree/DiPSW Social Work
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience of working in a health, or social care setting.
- Current registration with Social Work England.
Requirements
Essential
- Maintain up to date knowledge of best practice
- Proactively contribute to the development of services to ensure effective use of resources.
- Demonstrate high level communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to receive and anaylse complex information.
- Be proficient in at accessing and inputting client information on electronic patient records and other administrative systems.
- Organize and prioritize their workload and time effectively.
- Understand and be committed to work within the code of practice and ethical framework of their professional body.
- Demonstrate awareness of the importance of self-care.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in relevant legislation and guidance. information here
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters/Degree/DiPSW Social Work
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience of working in a health, or social care setting.
- Current registration with Social Work England.
Requirements
Essential
- Maintain up to date knowledge of best practice
- Proactively contribute to the development of services to ensure effective use of resources.
- Demonstrate high level communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to receive and anaylse complex information.
- Be proficient in at accessing and inputting client information on electronic patient records and other administrative systems.
- Organize and prioritize their workload and time effectively.
- Understand and be committed to work within the code of practice and ethical framework of their professional body.
- Demonstrate awareness of the importance of self-care.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in relevant legislation and guidance. information here
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
