Social Worker (Community Services)
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 primarily in our Community 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.
You will also be responsible for an Assistant Social Worker, this would include all aspects of line management such as: appraisals, clinical supervisions, allocation of work, CPD and absence management.
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 30 hours per week (9-5), with either a Wednesday or a Friday as their non-working day. This role will require occasional evening and weekend working. Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving license is required.
If you would like to discuss this job opportunity or arrange an informal visit, please contact Elaine Pawley, Team Lead on 01432 851000 (2628) or alternatively contact recruitment@smhospicehereford.org
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
Next steps
- Application Guidance Notes
- Download the Job Description
- Download the Equal Opportunities Form
- Your Information and How We keep It Safe
- Download the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
Need some help?
To find out more, of if you need help with your application, contact our recruitment team