Specialist Palliative Care Social Worker
Gateway/ In Patient Unit/ Community

Job Reference:       2189

Hours:                     22.5 hours per week  

Are you a qualified Social Worker with experience of working with people who are living with life threatening illness or who are bereaved? Are you looking to be part of a friendly and supportive team who put patient and family care at the heart of everything we do?  If so, this exciting opportunity could be for you!

St Richard’s Hospice has an opening within our Family Support Team for a caring, committed and compassionate professional to join us as Specialist Palliative Care Social Worker. The successful candidate will provide emotional, social and practical support for patients and families supported by St Richard’s Hospice and Bereavement Support South Worcestershire.

St Richard’s Hospice provides specialist palliative and end of life care for over 3,000 adults, family members and the bereaved throughout South Worcestershire each year.  We are committed to the delivery of the highest standards of care, enabling our patients to take control of their lives as their condition changes. We are housed in state-of-the-art purpose-built premises with outstanding facilities to enable us to support patients and families to live well from diagnosis to end of life.  Worcestershire is a stunning place to live with outstanding countryside, whilst being blessed with excellent transport links, and St Richard’s is located very close to the M5 and the new Worcester Parkway railway station.

This is a varied role where the post holder will manage patient and carer/ family access to all services at St. Richard’s, carry a small community case load and cover the In-Patient Unit when required.

The successful applicant will have current registration with Social Work England and experience of assessing and managing referrals as well as good active listening and communication skills.  

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

• 28 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
• Contributory pension scheme and the opportunity to continue to contribute to your NHS Pension if you already have one
• Flexible working
• Optional opt in to Benenden Healthcare Scheme Discount to a range of retailers and businesses

If you would like to find out more information, please contact Kirstie Smith, People Services Assistant, St. Richard’s Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT Tel. 01905 763963 or email Recruitment@strichards.org.uk. Applications can be made directly from the St. Richard's Hospice website.

An application form must be completed to be considered for shortlisting.

This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date:               5 September 2022

Interview date:            15 September 2022

Charity No.                  515668

Don’t miss out on the chance to work with a great team in a supportive environment!