Palliative Care Social Worker
Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent
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Job summary
Pilgrims Hospices is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our Multi-Disciplinary Team to support patients and families under the care of the hospice.
Main duties of the job
- Complete holistic assessment of family circumstances, social and emotional issues relating to patients, families and carers, providing focussed input to address complex psychosocial needs
- Co-ordinate and facilitate arrangements and assessments for patients discharge plans and care needs as appropriate, including Continuing Care and Local Authority assessments where required
- Provide support to families with the adjustment needs of children and when necessary the planning of their future care in collaboration with external agencies such as Local Authority Childrens Services and specialist childrens support services
- Provide individual and group bereavement support where required in collaboration with wider psychosocial team
About us
Our Vision
"Of a community where people with a terminal illness and their family and friends are supported and empowered to live well in mind and body until the very last moment of their life."
Our hospices offer:
- Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning
- A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
- A sense of wellbeing
- NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Free hospice parking
Date posted
12 July 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£30,094 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0497-24-0056
Job locations
Pilgrims Hospice
Hythe Road
Willesborough
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0NE
Employer details
Employer name
Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent
Address
Pilgrims Hospice
Hythe Road
Willesborough
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0NE
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