PRN Hospice Social Worker

Gentiva; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice and healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled Social Worker to support patients and their families through challenging times. You will offer psychosocial support and ensure needs are met according to the care plan. A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and relevant licensure are required. The role comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited School.
• Licensure as required by the state in which the hospice is located.
• One year experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare and/or hospice setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to the patient/family unit.
• Monitor the psychosocial assessment process.
• Utilize professional training in care delivery.

Skills

Understanding of hospice

Crisis management

Psychosocial assessment

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Licensure as required

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a PRN Social Worker (BSW or MSW) to join our hospice team.

The Social Worker is that member of the interdisciplinary team whose primary function is to provide psychosocial support to the patient/family unit based on an assessment that identifies the needs, goals, interventions and services indicated accordance with the established plan of care and to utilize professional training and personal judgment in monitoring the psychosocial assessment process.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited School.
• Licensure as required by the state in which the hospice is located
• One year experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare and/or hospice setting is required; three to five years preferred
• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with Understanding of hospice and the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families; sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues face by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families; ability to support Others at a time of crisis; ability to cope with the stress of repeated loss

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location

Gentiva Hospice

Our Company

At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader inhospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illnessmanagement, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

• Hospice care:Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
• Palliative care:Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
• Home health care:Heartland Home Health
• Advanced illness management:Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.