Job summary
To act as an expert specialist social work resource for Ty Olwen palliative care, providing support and advice to all referred patients, family/significant others and or carers.
The service offered by the department aims to contribute to the multidisciplinary, holistic approach that is concerned with the physical, psychological, spiritual, emotional and social wellbeing of the patient and their family/and or carers. Issues of living with life limiting diseases, impending death, loss and grief are a feature of this work.
The postholder will proactively work as part of the multidisciplinary team, advocating on patients and families' behalf to contribute to a seamless specialist palliative care service, facilitating timely complex discharge management and supporting patients in advance and future care planning, including achieving their preferred place of care at the end of life.
With the other multi-disciplinary professional team surrounding the person and those important to them, the social worker ensures that services and interventions take account of the whole person as well as their family, whatever that means for them, seeing whole people living within whole families rather than as an individual with a set of specific problems to solve.
The social worker will understand the connections of life and support people as they come to terms with what is happening to them or someone close to them, and support them to continue to live as they choose for as long as they can.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, acting as an expert social work resource for specialist palliative care, providing support and advice to all referred patients, family members and or carers.
The service will contribute to the holistic, multi-disciplinary approach that is concerned with the physical, psychological, spiritual, emotional and social wellbeing of the patient and their family/significant others and or carers. Issues of living with life limiting diseases, impending death, loss and grief are a feature of this work.
This post will cover in patients, but at times outreach to the community and other areas may be required as part of assessment and planning care.Actively contributes to the development, delivery and evaluation of the post, and service delivery.
To undertake continuing holistic assessment of patient and carer needs, providing and managing social work care for specialist palliative care patients and their families.
Promotes people's equality, diversity and rights.
Liaises and shares specialist knowledge on the social needs of specialist palliative care patients with both statutory and non-statutory agencies within both the hospital and the community.
Analyses, interprets and reports factual data and information.Develops programmes of social care/care packages; co-ordinates and develops care packages or support services, advises carers and families.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the extensive job description and person specification embedded within this advertisement.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the extensive job description and person specification embedded within this advertisement.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree plus consolidation through period of indentured/supported practice
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of completing detailed and comprehensive assessment of complex health and social care needs through the practices of Care Coordination and the application of funded social care placing the service user at the centre of practice
- Expert knowledge of the legislative framework including MHA, MCA, Social Services and Well Being Act, Human Rights Act
- Experience of working together with ward teams regarding resolution of delayed discharges
- Significant previous experience in social work
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients and families facing serious illness or loss
- Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team, including volunteers
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as autonomously managing and prioritising own time and caseload
- Able to teach and present formally and informally
- Ability to maintain resilience by identifying when and where to seek support and how to maintain general wellbeing
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree plus consolidation through period of indentured/supported practice
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Desirable
- Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of completing detailed and comprehensive assessment of complex health and social care needs through the practices of Care Coordination and the application of funded social care placing the service user at the centre of practice
- Expert knowledge of the legislative framework including MHA, MCA, Social Services and Well Being Act, Human Rights Act
- Experience of working together with ward teams regarding resolution of delayed discharges
- Significant previous experience in social work
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients and families facing serious illness or loss
- Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team, including volunteers
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as autonomously managing and prioritising own time and caseload
- Able to teach and present formally and informally
- Ability to maintain resilience by identifying when and where to seek support and how to maintain general wellbeing
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).
