Bereavement Social Worker - Home Based (West Wales)

Hoop Recruitment; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide specialist support to children undergoing oncology treatment. This position is home-based, requiring visits in West Wales and travel to Cardiff twice monthly. Responsibilities include managing complex cases, advocating for families, and maintaining high standards of professional practice. Candidates must hold a relevant social work qualification and have registration with Social Care Wales. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Sick Leave

Enhanced Pension

Free Tea & Coffee

Training Opportunities

Mental Wellbeing Support

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant Social Work Qualification is mandatory.
• Registration with Social Care Wales required.
• Must have Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or agree to apply for one.
• 3 years of referencing needed.
• Driving license with access to a car necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist social work support to children receiving oncology treatment.
• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Manage a varied and emotionally demanding caseload.

Skills

Complex assessments

Psychosocial interventions

Autonomy in teamwork

Child-centered care

Safeguarding expertise

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Bereavement (charity) - Social Worker

Salary – from £39,000

Home based, but need to be available for visits in West Wales and to travel to Cardiff twice a month.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist social work support to children receiving oncology treatment and their families, including complex assessments, psychosocial interventions, and ongoing case management.
• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, advocating for families and coordinating access to statutory, voluntary, and financial support services.
• Manage a varied and emotionally demanding caseload, offering pre- and post-bereavement support, safeguarding expertise, and high-quality documentation.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external agencies to ensure holistic, child-centred care and continuity across hospital and community settings.
• Uphold the highest standards of professional practice, safeguarding, and equality, while contributing to service development and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Leave
• Enhanced Pension
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Training Opportunities
• Mental Wellbeing Support
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Discounts

Requirements

• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 Years of referencing
• Driving license with access to a car

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body – Social Care Wales can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on (phone number removed) if you want to find out more