Palliative Care Social Worker — Flexible Working & Leave

ST RICHARDS HOSPICE FOUNDATION; Worcester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic team

Flexible working

Pension

Healthcare

On-site café

Family policies

Job summary

St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester is seeking a Specialist Palliative Care Social Worker to join our Family Support Team. You will provide expert psychosocial support to patients, carers and families affected by serious illness, end of life, loss and bereavement, across inpatient and community settings.

The role requires a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England, with experience of safeguarding, assessments and advocacy.

Qualifications

• recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience of working with adults and/or children with complex needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy and best practice.
• Excellent assessment, communication and advocacy skills.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist social work support to patients, families and children affected by life-limiting illness.
• Lead on safeguarding concerns and provide specialist advice to colleagues.
• Support discharge planning and care planning.
• Undertake psychosocial assessments, advocacy and advance care planning support.
• Facilitate individual and group support interventions.
• Work collaboratively with health, social care, education and voluntary organisations.
• Contribute to training, service development, audit and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Assessment skills

Advocacy

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester is seeking a Specialist Palliative Care Social Worker to join our Family Support Team. You will provide expert psychosocial support to patients, carers and families affected by serious illness, end of life, loss and bereavement, across inpatient and community settings.

The role requires a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England, with experience of safeguarding, assessments and advocacy.