Job summary
The role will operate within a highly specialised Social Work Service, which includes assessment and psycho-social interventions for patients and their families/carers who attend the Paediatric Oncology Unit.
The successful candidate(s) will work autonomously and independently assessing, formulating and implementing support plans for patients and their families/carers within the Paediatric Oncology Unit. The post-holder will be responsible for liaising with external agencies to help patients and their families/carers to access appropriate support/services.
They will play a key role in sustaining strong and positive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and support the delivery of LATCH's grants provision for families/carers. The post-holder will be expected to work in partnership with patients and families/carers, identifying and utilising strengths and working closely with other agencies and voluntary groups to offer practical support.
They will promote high professional standards, working within the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care at all times, upholding and embedding quality and safety across their work.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in and promote a culture of a learning organisation, across the UHB and LATCH.
- Ensure that quality standards are met, maintaining a consistently high standard of patient care and ensuring the families/carers are at the centre of all initiatives.
- Demonstrate integrity and compassion in their work and show enthusiasm for continuous service quality improvement.
- Work in close collaboration with UHB departments, LATCH Social Work colleagues, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure high standards are met across the UHB and LATCH.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both world.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent plus consolidation through period of indentured/supported practice
- Registered with respective regulatory professional body
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core social work values and principles
- Sufficient post-qualifying experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a large multidisciplinary team and environment
- Experience of the voluntary sector.
- Experience of working with bereaved families/carers and/or in a palliative care environment.
- Experience of working with children with complex and specialist needs.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and engage with people in complex/challenging situations using a range of interventions effectively and the ability to reflect and evaluate practices
- Ability to write professional and accurate reports and case notes.
- IT skills and using case work database's
Desirable
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to Children's Social Care and work within these frameworks
- Working knowledge of welfare benefits and legislation pertinent to role
- Decision making and problem solving, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users
- In-depth knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of child development
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Exercises empathy, emotional intelligence and demonstrates emotional resilience and practices professional boundaries.
- Able to work autonomously and seek out support when required
- Organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively and where appropriate
- Well developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
- Enthusiastic, with a positive attitude and a positive change agent.
Other
Essential
- Commitment for continuing professional development
- Team player, able to negotiate and lead other professionals, whilst considering competing views and agendas
- Self-motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences
- Committed to equal opportunities and equality and diversity issues, anti discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice
- Flexibility to working around the needs of the service
- Ability to travel in a timely manner
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent plus consolidation through period of indentured/supported practice
- Registered with respective regulatory professional body
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core social work values and principles
- Sufficient post-qualifying experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a large multidisciplinary team and environment
- Experience of the voluntary sector.
- Experience of working with bereaved families/carers and/or in a palliative care environment.
- Experience of working with children with complex and specialist needs.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and engage with people in complex/challenging situations using a range of interventions effectively and the ability to reflect and evaluate practices
- Ability to write professional and accurate reports and case notes.
- IT skills and using case work database's
Desirable
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to Children's Social Care and work within these frameworks
- Working knowledge of welfare benefits and legislation pertinent to role
- Decision making and problem solving, able to adopt creative and flexible approaches to meet the needs of service users
- In-depth knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of child development
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Exercises empathy, emotional intelligence and demonstrates emotional resilience and practices professional boundaries.
- Able to work autonomously and seek out support when required
- Organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and delegate effectively and where appropriate
- Well developed communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
- Enthusiastic, with a positive attitude and a positive change agent.
Other
Essential
- Commitment for continuing professional development
- Team player, able to negotiate and lead other professionals, whilst considering competing views and agendas
- Self-motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences
- Committed to equal opportunities and equality and diversity issues, anti discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice
- Flexibility to working around the needs of the service
- Ability to travel in a timely manner
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
