Social Worker - Specialist Palliative Care

Providing specialist social work support to patients, families and children affected by life-limiting illness.

Working and taking the lead on adult and child safeguarding concerns and providing specialist advice to colleagues.

Supporting discharge planning

Undertaking psychosocial assessments, advocacy and advance care planning support.

Facilitating individual and group support interventions.

Working collaboratively with a range of professionals including health, social care, education and voluntary organisations.

Contributing to training, service development, audit and quality improvement activities.

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Social Worker who is

committed to person-centred care and has the ability to build strong

therapeutic relationships during challenging times.

A recognised Social Work qualification.

Current registration with Social Work England.

Experience of working with adults and/or children

with complex needs.

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy and

best practice.

Excellent assessment, communication and advocacy

Experience of multidisciplinary and partnership

working.

The ability to manage a varied workload and work

autonomously when required.

Experience in palliative care, bereavement, adult social care, family

support or end-of-life care would be desirable but is not essential.

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including

Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best

Supportive management keen to develop you

Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)

Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs

Opportunities for flexible working

Family friendly policies

Fabulous subsidised on-site cafe

Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff

Free Will writing service

Experience

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Qualifications

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