Bereavement Social Worker - Home Based (West Wales)

Hoop Social Work; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide specialist support to children undergoing oncology treatment in West Wales. This role requires a relevant Social Work qualification and registration with Social Care Wales. The successful candidate will manage a demanding caseload, advocate for families, and coordinate various support services. Benefits include a Cycle to Work Scheme, enhanced sick leave, and flexible working hours. This position is home-based but requires visits in West Wales and travel to Cardiff twice a month.

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

• Must hold a relevant Social Work Qualification.
• Must be registered with Social Care Wales.
• 3 years of referencing required.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willing to apply for one.
• Driving license and access to a car necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist social work support to children receiving oncology treatment.
• Manage a varied and emotionally demanding caseload.
• Build relationships with internal teams and external agencies.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Specialist social work support

Complex assessments

Psychosocial interventions

Ongoing case management

Safeguarding expertise

Building relationships

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Registration with Social Care Wales

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.

• 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

To apply for this role, you will need to hold -

• 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 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.