We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Specialist Palliative Care Social Worker (Band 7) to join the Adult Community Services Specialist Palliative Care Team for the next 6 months.
This rewarding and specialist role focuses on providing expert social work support to people living with life-limiting illness, and their families and carers, during times of significant change, uncertainty, and loss.
Working as a core member of the multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team, you will collaborate closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists, Consultants and other professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred support across a range of care settings.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
* Provide specialist social work support to adults with life-limiting illness and their families.
* Undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care planning.
* Deliver complex emotional and practical support to service users and carers.
* Support individuals to remain safely at home where possible.
* Assist with transitions into residential or nursing care where required.
* Provide advice and signposting on housing, benefits, finances and community services.
* Advocate for service users and families with complex needs.
* Contribute to holistic multidisciplinary assessments and care planning.
* Respond to referrals to the Specialist Palliative Care Team.
Multidisciplinary Working
* Work as an integral member of the Specialist Palliative Care Team.
* Collaborate with consultants, nurses, GPs and other professionals.
* Provide specialist social work advice to the wider Adult Community Health & Social Care Team.
* Build strong working relationships with partner agencies and service providers.
* Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions.
Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
* Excellent assessment and analytical skills
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Compassionate and person-centred practice
* Ability to manage complex emotional situations
* Strong partnership working skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Good organisational and time management skills
Join Us.
This is an opportunity to:
* Work in a highly respected specialist palliative care team
* Make a meaningful difference to patients and families
* Develop advanced specialist skills
* Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
* Contribute to service development and innovation