Children's Social Work Assistant

Keech Hospice; Luton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare provider in Luton seeks a Children’s Social Work Assistant. The role involves providing specialist support to children and families dealing with life limiting illnesses. Responsibilities include working within a multi-disciplinary team, offering advocacy and information. Candidates should have experience in health/social care and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and development opportunities available.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Ability to carry over NHS pension

Healthcare scheme

Free car parking

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a health/social care environment.
• Understanding of issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children.
• Excellent listening & communication skills with ability to show empathy.
• Understanding of palliative care and psycho/social model of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support and information to children and families.
• Work alongside qualified social workers in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Help families navigate challenges of life limiting illness.

Skills

Experience in health/social care

Excellent listening skills

Understanding of palliative care

Effective communication

Job description

Children’s Social Work Assistant – 22.5 hours per week (Mon, Tue & Wed)

Starting salary - £15,679.80 per annum (FTE £26,133) with room to develop and progress through the pay grade banding to £16,885.80 (FTE £28,143) on a competency based framework.

Within the Social Work team at Keech, we have an exciting opportunity for a children’s social work assistant to join us, to work alongside our qualified children’s social worker to provide specialist support, information and advice to the children and their families who are known to Keech.

As part of the wider Keech Social Work team you will be helping to provide a range of psychosocial support, advocacy, and connection to appropriate resources to help families navigate the physical, emotional, social, and financial challenges of a life limiting illness.

This will include direct work with families, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, both internally and across wider health and social care settings.

We are based at our Luton site, however there is an expectation to travel to families across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Kennels.

We are motivated to ensure equity, diversity and inclusion for patients, their loved ones and all those that work with us.

What We're Looking For

• Experience of working in a health/social care environment
• Understanding of the role of a hospice and issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children
• Excellent listening & communication skills with ability to show empathy
• Understanding of palliative care and psycho/social model of care

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and generous annual leave.
• Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Free car parking and cycle to work scheme.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• A caring, supportive and inclusive environment.

For more details about the role please see the job description and person specification below.

If you need assistance with completing an application form please e-mail [e-mail]. Please also get in touch to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring services check (DBS).

We are an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from minority groups.

Interview date: Monday 8th December