Social Worker - 6 months Fixed Term Contract

Hokh; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Heart of Kent Hospice is seeking a part-time Social Worker for Specialist Palliative Care on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Based at the Hospice, you will work with adults and families in the community or on-site, delivering holistic assessments within a multidisciplinary team.

You will need HCPC registration, a Social Work degree, and a driving licence. The role requires flexibility and the ability to manage a varied caseload in a compassionate, values-led culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Current registration with the HCPC.
• Driving licence and access to transport.
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible.
• Experience with holistic assessments and prioritising caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults and families facing major life changes, trauma and loss.
• Support groups or individual work with clients at the Hospice and in the community.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including counsellors, welfare, spiritual lead, nursing and medical staff.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusive practice within patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Holistic assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Position: Social Worker - Specialist Palliative Care - 6 months fixed term contract

Department: Family Support Team

Hours: Part-time - 30 hours a week

Salary: 30 hours a week - £34,680(FTE £43,350)

Would you like to work in a collaborative way with your clients and colleagues?

We have an exciting opportunity in our forward-thinking Family Support Team. You could be developing a group, supporting carers, working therapeutically to support adult patients and their families who are living with a life limiting illness or grieving, working with safeguarding issues.

You will need to be flexible and able to work under pressure, have the ability to undertake holistic assessments and to prioritise your case load. Based at the Hospice your role may see you working with clients on an individual, family or group basis, both at the Hospice and in the community.

You will be an integral part of the Hospice's clinical multi-disciplinary team and must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be working with counsellors, a welfare advisor and a Spiritual Lead, as well as nursing and medical colleagues. You will also work alongside colleagues and volunteers in the wider hospice.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience of working with adults and families who are experiencing major life changes, trauma and loss, and will possess a Degree in Social Work or equivalent, as well as holding current registration with the HCPC. A driving licence and access to transport will be required. A willingness to commit to living the Hospice culture is paramount.

Why join us?

At Heart of Kent Hospice, every colleague plays an important part in enabling local people and their loved ones to receive the best possible care. We offer a compassionate, values-led culture where colleagues are encouraged to learn, develop and thrive.

An Enhanced DBS Check will be required if you are successfully appointed.

We are proud to be a Forces Family Friendly employer and hold the Bronze Award within the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We warmly welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, and military spouses or partners.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusive practice across both employment and patient care. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from people living with disabilities and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to support colleagues to thrive in their roles.