Social Worker - Bradford Hospice

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata per annum

Hours/Contract:Part time -22.5 hours per week

Contract Type: 6 monthsFixed Term

Based: Bradford Hospice

Closing date:18th November 2024

Interview date: 26th November 2024

As a Social worker at Bradford Hospice You will provide excellent psychosocial support to patients and their families known to the hospice. The post holder will support developments within the patient and family support team and work closely with clinicians and managers in ensuring relevant national guidelines are followed and implemented, the safeguarding of both adults and children, supporting the delivery of high-quality care.

You will have experience working with patients and their families in health care settings and in their communities using a broad range of social work skills. You will be an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills. In return we offer you the opportunity to work within our supportive teams, which promote and support ongoing development.

What we are looking for:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work as an autonomous practitioner, as well as a team player
• Knowledge and understanding of palliative care
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience with discharge planning
• Experience dealing with safeguarding concerns.
• Due to the nature of the role, you will require access to a car and a valid UK driving license.

Marie Curie Benefits Package

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance: 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Flexible Working
• Free DBS

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registration with Professional Body (Care Council)

Desirable

• PQ Award,
• Counselling qualification recognised by BACP.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualifying experience working with patients and families with a life limiting or terminal illness.
• Experience of working as part of a Multi disciplinary team.
• Assessment and care management

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Maudsley Street

Bradford

BD3 9LE

Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)