Job summary
Working alongside our social workers, you will also be part of
the wider hospice patient and family support team, assisting and supporting
timely, creative, person centred support, that enables people to make informed
choice and manage their health, wellbeing and lives independently, for as long
as possible.
With
at least two years of experience with a social care provider you will
demonstrate an ability to promote enablement and self-determination and have
excellent communication, organisational and assessment skills
Main duties of the job
You will need to have excellent communication, organisational
and social work assessment skills. We offer you the opportunity to develop or
enhance your professional skills through working with individuals and families
facing advanced disease, death and bereavement. You will develop a clear
understanding of the social, psychological and spiritual needs of individuals
and their families, and of working within a hospice setting.
We are looking for enthusiastic, skilled individual who enjoys
working as part of a team and are passionate about providing excellent holistic
palliative care. You will have a firm commitment to working collaboratively,
with clinical professionals and volunteers both internally and throughout our
local community.
Some local travel is essential.
About us
The
North London Hospice has been providing palliative and end of life care for the
communities of North London since 1984. We have an 18 bed in-patient unit
providing hospice care for those with life limiting illnesses.
We
can offer you a friendly and supportive working environment where we encourage
our staff to reach their full potential, providing support with ongoing
education, learning and development and access to clinical supervision.
Our
benefits include:
NHS-aligned annual
leave
Ongoing professional
development, and support with revalidation
Fully-funded health
cash plan
Workplace perks
Discounted cinema
scheme, etc.
The
post holder will be accountable to Patricia McCrossan, Head of Patient and
Family Support, so please email pmccrossan@northlondonhospice.co.uk for further
information regarding the post.
Closing
Date: 8 November 2021
Interview Date: 17 November 2021
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for more details on the position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for more details on the position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have an NVC level 3 or above in Health or Social Care or significant relevant experience
Desirable
- Health & Social Care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with issues of loss and change
- Proven experience of assessment and planning intervention
- Experience in working with adults and families
- Proven experience of working with adults or children in need or at risk including adult safeguarding and child protection situations.
- Proven experience and understanding of the professional roles and the contribution of all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Proven experience of assessing and responding to risk
- Experience of developing and/or facilitating groups face to face and virtual
Desirable
- Experience in working in palliative care setting
-
- Some experience of working with volunteers
- Experience in producing risk assessments
- Experience with co-production
- Proven experience of community and lone working
- Experience of working with unpaid carersA/I/R
Personal Qualities / Abilities
Essential
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Applications and ability to use IT based systems
- Able to use own initiative and work autonomously
- Sensitive to the needs of patients and their families.
- Knowledge of current legislation relevant to role
- Knowledge of relevant voluntary and statutory agencies
- An understanding of, and an ability to promote and implement, equal opportunities in all areas of work.
- Approachable
- Motivated and able to motivate
- Ability to be flexible, and able to work occasional evenings or weekends, as required
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the hospice environment
- Knowledge of EMIS
- Understanding of issues related to loss and bereavement
- Understanding of the needs of unpaid carers
Specialist Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and to be able to use these effectively in a variety of settings
- Demonstrable resilience to working in palliative care
- Ability to plan prioritise, organise and balance the work
- Understanding and experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Commitment to own professional learning and development
- Skills in facilitation of group activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have an NVC level 3 or above in Health or Social Care or significant relevant experience
Desirable
- Health & Social Care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with issues of loss and change
- Proven experience of assessment and planning intervention
- Experience in working with adults and families
- Proven experience of working with adults or children in need or at risk including adult safeguarding and child protection situations.
- Proven experience and understanding of the professional roles and the contribution of all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Proven experience of assessing and responding to risk
- Experience of developing and/or facilitating groups face to face and virtual
Desirable
- Experience in working in palliative care setting
-
- Some experience of working with volunteers
- Experience in producing risk assessments
- Experience with co-production
- Proven experience of community and lone working
- Experience of working with unpaid carersA/I/R
Personal Qualities / Abilities
Essential
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Applications and ability to use IT based systems
- Able to use own initiative and work autonomously
- Sensitive to the needs of patients and their families.
- Knowledge of current legislation relevant to role
- Knowledge of relevant voluntary and statutory agencies
- An understanding of, and an ability to promote and implement, equal opportunities in all areas of work.
- Approachable
- Motivated and able to motivate
- Ability to be flexible, and able to work occasional evenings or weekends, as required
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the hospice environment
- Knowledge of EMIS
- Understanding of issues related to loss and bereavement
- Understanding of the needs of unpaid carers
Specialist Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and to be able to use these effectively in a variety of settings
- Demonstrable resilience to working in palliative care
- Ability to plan prioritise, organise and balance the work
- Understanding and experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Commitment to own professional learning and development
- Skills in facilitation of group activities
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.
