Hospice Social Worker

Longfield Community Hospice; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (pro-rata)

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discount schemes

Long service awards

Company pension

Job summary

Longfield Community Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to join the Living Well Team in a part-time role (22.50 hours/week). The post offers a pro-rata salary of £25,500 per annum, based on a full-time equivalent of £43,000, and opportunities to support patients and families facing life-limiting illness.

You will provide psychosocial, emotional and practical support, working within a multidisciplinary team to navigate challenges around end-of-life care, bereavement and loss,

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in palliative or hospice care, healthcare or related setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and ongoing support to patients, carers and families.
• Offer emotional support, advocacy and guidance.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Support advance care planning and safeguarding processes.
• Signpost patients and families to appropriate services and resources.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Location: Longfield Hospice
Hours: 22.50 hours per week
Salary: £25,500 per annum, based on a full time salary of £43,000

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Hospice Social Worker to join our Living Well Team. You will provide specialist psychosocial, emotional, practical, and advocacy support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients and carers to navigate the social, emotional, financial, and psychological challenges associated with serious illness, end-of-life care, bereavement, and loss.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and ongoing support to patients, carers and families.
• Offer emotional support, advocacy and guidance.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Support advance care planning and safeguarding processes.
• Signpost patients and families to appropriate services and resources.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in palliative care, hospice care, healthcare or a related setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

At Longfield, you’ll be part of a supportive team making a real difference to people facing some of life’s most difficult journeys. We offer opportunities for professional development, and the chance to deliver truly person-centred care.

Why Join Longfield?

Working at Longfield offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. You will join a supportive and compassionate team committed to delivering outstanding care to patients and families across our communities.

In return, we offer:

• A rewarding and impactful role.
• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• The chance to contribute to the development of hospice services and patient care.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes 33 days holiday, increasing with service to a maximum of 38 days per annum, Life Assurance Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, access to discounts through National Discount Schemes, long service awards and a truly fabulous working environment as well as the option to join our company pension scheme.

If you are passionate about supporting people through some of life’s most challenging times and would like to work as part of an organisation that values compassion, dignity and excellence, we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential.