Social Work Assistant (Band 4)

Nightingale Hammerson; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightingale Hammerson is seeking a passionate Social Worker for their palliative care team in Bristol. This role involves managing your own caseload, providing emotional support, and working with patients in various settings. You will join a supportive team focused on enhancing quality of life for individuals and their families during challenging times. Applicants must possess relevant experience and a clean driving licence.

Benefits

Thorough induction and excellent professional development opportunities

Permanent position

No unsociable shifts

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals approaching the end of life in health or social care settings.
• Ability to manage your own caseload independently.
• A clean driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and work independently.
• Assess and plan support with the patient’s needs in mind.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Sensitivity

Independence

Job description

Do you have experience working alongside social workers?
Are you interested in supporting people in advanced stages of illness, their carers, and families?
Are you passionate about reducing inequalities and maximising quality of life for the people you work with?

If so, this role in our palliative care social work team could be for you.

About the role:

The Social Work Team collaborates with patients, families, and carers who need palliative social work support. The role involves working with patients in inpatient units and community settings, including their homes.

The team works closely with families, carers, community nursing teams, hospice services, and external organisations to support people in the advanced stages of illness, helping them access necessary support and plan for the future.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and professional team that makes a real difference to patients and their families during challenging times. This role offers time to build trusting relationships and support in creative ways.

About the person:

You will manage your own caseload, so the ability to work independently is essential.

We seek someone who can support patients, families, and carers with sensitivity and compassion.

You should have experience working with individuals approaching the end of life in health or social care settings.

A clean driving licence and access to a car are required, as the role involves travel across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage your own caseload
• Work independently
• Assess and plan support, including joint working with a qualified social worker where appropriate
• Provide emotional support
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team working

What we offer:

• Joining a friendly, supportive, and experienced team
• Thorough induction and excellent professional development opportunities
• Salary from £27,061 to £29,696 per annum (FTE), dependent on experience
• Tuesday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, with flexibility for discussion
• Office location: St Peter’s Hospice, Brentry, Bristol
• Permanent position
• No unsociable shifts

Additional information:

For more details, please view the full job description at the end of this page or contact:

Ethera Morgan – Social Work Team Manager at [e-mail] or call 0117 915 9450.

This role requires a clean driving licence and access to a car.

Due to the nature of the work, this position is exempt from the ROA, and the jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

A vaccination history or evidence of immunity is also required.

We encourage early applications as we will screen and interview as applications are received.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and provide proof of eligibility.

Salary / Benefits: Band 4 equivalent, £27,061 - £29,696 FTE, dependent on experience.