Social Worker

ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE (INCORPORATING THE FREDA PEARCE FOUNDATION); England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Free on-site parking

Generous study leave

Job summary

ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE (INCORPORATING THE FREDA PEARCE FOUNDATION) seeks an experienced Social Worker to join the Supportive Care team. Reporting to the Social Work Lead, you will deliver psychosocial support to patients, families and children, considering cultural, spiritual, social and financial factors, across the hospice.

You will manage your own caseload with autonomy, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to safeguarding responses within palliative care.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with up-to-date Social Work England registration.
• Experience providing psychosocial support in palliative or hospice settings is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously with clinical supervision as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychosocial support to patients, families and carers across care services.
• Address safeguarding issues and advise the wider team accordingly.
• Manage a caseload with confidentiality and professional boundary maintenance.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required; adhere to DBS requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Autonomy

Confidentiality

Education

Social Work degree

Social Work England registration

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Social Worker to join our friendly Supportive Care team. Reporting to the Social Work Lead, you will be a key member of the multi-professional team collectively responsible for planning and delivering responsive, compassionate, efficient and effective support. Working pan-hospice (across all care services), you will be providing direct psychosocial support to patients, families, carers and children (including bereavement support) considering cultural, spiritual, psychological, social and financial issues. You will also provide advice and support for the wider hospice team around responding to safeguarding issues within palliative care.

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Is highly motivated and enjoys working with a diverse and at times complex caseload. Proven ability to manage own caseload and work autonomously with support from colleagues is essential. The right candidate will be fully qualified and have an up to date Social Work England registration. Due to the nature of this role, you will be dealing with sensitive information so a need for confidentiality is key. This post is conditional to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

We are looking to recruit someone to work 22.5 hours per week (9-5), over 3 days a week (days to be confirmed). This role will require occasional evening and weekend working.

What you can expect from us

As well as joining an enthusiastic friendly and committed team, our location is hard to beat - nestled in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, in a state-of-the-art facility with free on-site parking, discounted delicious meals snacks and drinks. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 30 days annual leave (pro rata if applicable), plus bank holidays, a Hospice pension, discounts with local suppliers, generous study leave and support for ongoing personal development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Transferable NHS pension
• Hospice pension
• Superb working environment and facilities
• Generous study leave allowance
• Discounts with local suppliers
• Individualised training needs analysis
• Advanced communication skills training
• Employee counselling service
• Free on-site parking
• Competitively priced meals and beverages
• Free tea, coffee and chilled water
• Friendly, welcoming work environment
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays