Job summary
Have you got what it takes?
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Are you an experienced Social Worker with skills relevant to
palliative care social work?
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Can you demonstrate experience and knowledge in safeguarding
adults?
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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.
''The team here is truly
committed to making every day special, which is partly what makes St Anns such
a unique place to work.''
Peter OBrien,
Chaplaincy Support Worker
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, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's 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.
You'll 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 10 month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover).
Salary: Band 6 (£37,127 - £42,618) pro rata. Competency Based Framework.
Working Pattern:34 hours per week over 4 or 5 days.
Based at:Little Hulton with some cross site working at Heald Green.
Free Car Parking at both St Anns sites
This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved
charity and help us achieve our goals.
If you're looking for a new challenge
and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Lisa Corbett on 07957642978, or 0161 498 3668
for an informal chat.
Please note : Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time
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.
Closing date: 07.12.2023
Interview date 12.12.2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Social Worker will:
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Embrace and implement the vision and values of
St Anns Hospice.
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Work with and deputise for the Safeguarding Lead
in ensuring robust safeguarding practice is embedded.
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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.
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Maintain high standards of professional practice
to ensure quality and safety of patient care, experience and the patient
journey.
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Actively engage in the organsiational reporting
system and action and monitor findings in relation to clinical services.
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Actively participate in clinical supervision,
mentoring/coaching of self and others.
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Contribute, implement and maintain hospice
policies to propose and implement changes to local policies relevant to patient
and carer support.
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Directly provide specialist palliative social
work interventions both within the hospice and community settings.
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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.
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Work within the multidisciplinary team to lead
and manage patient flow and clinical activity demonstrating innovative
solutions to maximise resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Social Worker will:
-
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 engage in the organsiational reporting
system and action and monitor findings in relation to clinical services.
-
Actively participate in clinical supervision,
mentoring/coaching of self and others.
-
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
- Significant post qualifying experience of working in a health, or social care setting.
- Current registration with Social Work England
Experience
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 analyse 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.
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters/Degree/DiPSW Social Work
- Significant post qualifying experience of working in a health, or social care setting.
- Current registration with Social Work England
Experience
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 analyse 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.
- 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
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).
