Additional Duties: 

• To participate in the educational programme of teaching to the multi-professional teams and on external courses as needed.
• To mentor students.

All job descriptions are subject to review. Job holders are expected to be flexible and be prepared to carry out any similar or related duties which do not fall within the work outlined. Any review will be undertaken by the line manager, in consultation with the post holder.

Other Information

Unsociable Hours:There may be an occasional need for unsociable hours, e.g. attendance at fundraising events, meetings and conferences. Time in lieu will be given in respect of this.

No Smoking Policy: St David's Hospice Care Hospice Care operates a No Smoking policy. The post holder should either be a non-smoker or be prepared not to smoke in any Charity premises, grounds or vehicles, when on Charity business or within working hours.

Conditions of Service: In accordance with St. David’s Hospice Care Employee Handbook.

Pension Scheme:  A Company Pension Scheme is offered on appointment. Staff may also prefer to make their own arrangements.

Confidentiality:   All information concerning patients/clients and staff must be treated as strictly confidential at all times.

 This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to change as indicated by the

 needs of the Hospice

  PERSON SPECIFICATION

· Qualification in social work (e.g. CQSW, DipSW, Degree or Masters in SW or equivalent).

· Registered with The Care Council for Wales.

· Post qualifying award in social work.

· Training in palliative care/bereavement/counselling, or willingness to develop skills needed.

• Practice Teaching and Assessing experience, or willingness to train.

· Experience of working in a multi professional context.

· Good working knowledge of legislation and eligibility relevant to adult health and social care, safeguarding and capacity.

· To have sound knowledge of social work models and the ability to apply theory and put research to practice.

· An understanding of the physical and emotional needs relating to users of palliative care services.

· Experience of working with adults with palliative illness.

· Experience of working with bereaved families.

· Experience of working with carers

· Willingness to teach as part of the St David’s education programme.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent assessment and risk management skills.

· Ability to identify and communicate complex social issues and liaise at all levels.

· Ability to self-manage and able to work under own initiative.

· Ability to manage a busy workload across the community, day hospice and inpatient hospice.

· Ability to work proactively with individuals to promote their choices and wishes in order to achieve the best outcomes.

· Ability to understand and respect confidentiality

· Ability to develop effective and constructive working relationships within the organisation and with other agencies.

· Ability to work in groups

· Ability to use information technology

· Understanding of welfare benefit entitlements

· Understanding of the position of a voluntary hospice organisation.

· Ability to provide compassionate, person centred support.

· Commitment to continually develop and update professional knowledge and development, and utilise supervision effectively.

· Have real enthusiasm and energy for the role, team and the objectives of St David’s Hospice Care and contribute positively to the organisation at all times.

· High standards of personal hygiene and appearance.

• To be able to mentor and develop other members of the team (students, volunteers and unqualified staff).
• Willingness to contribute to the development of the service.