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FRI 18 OCT 2024
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St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford is seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join their Supportive Care team. The role involves providing direct psychosocial support to patients, families, and carers within the Inpatient Unit and Day Services, addressing various issues such as cultural, spiritual, psychological, and financial needs. Key responsibilities include assessment and planning for service user needs, managing a diverse caseload, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to address safeguarding concerns in palliative care.
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be highly motivated, and able to work autonomously while maintaining confidentiality. This position also involves engaging with external agencies for support provision and participating in the development of services through grant applications and community resource optimisation. The role aims to enhance the social and emotional well-being of those affected by illness and bereavement, fostering a collaborative, rehabilitative approach to care.
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be highly motivated, and able to work autonomously while maintaining confidentiality. This position also involves engaging with external agencies for support provision and participating in the development of services through grant applications and community resource optimisation. The role aims to enhance the social and emotional well-being of those affected by illness and bereavement, fostering a collaborative, rehabilitative approach to care.
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 within our Inpatient Unit and Day 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.
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.
Deliver and further develop under guidance the specialist social work service to patients, families and carers under the care of the Hospice through identification, assessment of and response to the needs and resources of the service user.
About us
Spinal Point Range: 18,20,22
Hours: 15-22.5 (Wed-Fri)
Department: Supportive Care
Location: St Michaels Hospice, Bartestree
Reports to: Lead Social Worker
Service provision
- Provide a highly skilled, specialist palliative social work service to those individuals, children, adults and families at highest risk of social, emotional and/or family breakdown during illness and bereavement within the hospice and home environment.
- Assist in identifying, assessing and monitoring the impact of illness, dying and bereavement on individuals and family dynamics.
- Design, implement, monitor and evaluate individual and family interventions to promote the social and emotional well-being of all those affected, patients, carers and family members.
- Provide lead social work support in the day hospice element of the in-reach services.
- Provide and engage external support provision in a timely manner in order to meet the needs of patients and their families.
- To support and work alongside the volunteers within the Listening Support Service
- Promote flexibility of social care provision; increase opportunities for family and group work with patients, adult carers, children and adolescents (alongside HOPE).
- Work with external community agencies and resources to promote support services for palliative care patients and families.
- Contribute to grant applications for social and psychological care services and projects as required.
- You will also provide advice and support for the wider hospice team around responding to safeguarding issues within palliative care.
- Liaison and collaboration with external health and social care agencies, schools and colleges (alongside HOPE) to develop more proactive, multi-disciplinary supportive palliative care service provision throughout the County of Herefordshire.
- Initiate and facilitate referrals to external providers where appropriate to optimise the use and development of resources available in the community.
- Assist in the collation of user feedback and undertake needs analysis, research and audit to inform service development as required.
- Assist in educating and supporting the Hospice MDT in the development and application of legislative policies and procedures e.g. DOLS and Safeguarding.
- Progress integration of the specialist supportive care model into true multi-disciplinary working pre- and post-bereavement within Hospice practice (community patient, out-patient, day-patient and in-patient services) to enhance patient and carer experience.
- Operate as part of an expert social work resource, internally and externally.
- To work alongside the wider multidisciplinary team in promoting the Rehabilitative Palliative Care approach enabling people to live fully until they die.
- Attends Supportive Care team meetings
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To work as a social worker in the UK, you need a combination of education, practical skills, and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and qualifications required:
Educational Requirements:
1. Relevant Degree: Typically, you need a degree in social work, which is usually recognized by UK regulatory bodies. Alternatively, a postgraduate degree in social work may suffice if you have a prior degree in another discipline.
2. Postgraduate Certificate in Social Work: For those who have a relevant degree but not in social work, a postgraduate qualification can be pursued.
3. Registration: You must register with the regulatory body for social workers in your country (Social Work England for England, Social Care Wales, the Care Council for Northern Ireland, or the Scottish Social Services Council).
Key Skills Required:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to clearly and compassionately communicate with clients, families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding clients' feelings and perspectives to provide appropriate support and guidance.
3. Critical Thinking: Ability to assess situations, evaluate information, and make informed decisions.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in developing practical solutions to complex issues faced by clients.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trusting relationships and work collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
6. Organizational Skills: Managing a caseload, keeping accurate records, and ensuring all paperwork is completed promptly.
7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of clients.
8. Resilience: Ability to cope with emotional stress and remain focused under pressure.
9. Advocacy Skills: Ability to advocate for clients’ needs and rights effectively.
10. Knowledge of Services and Legislation: Understanding of social welfare policies, relevant laws, and local services available to clients.
Additional Attributes:
- Ethical Practice: Strong moral principles guiding your work.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to work in various circumstances and respond to changing needs.
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to collective goals.
Experience:
- Practical Experience: Engaging in placements during your studies, volunteering, or previous roles in related fields can provide essential hands-on experience.