Part-Time Hospice Social Worker: Compassionate Care & Advocacy

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

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,