University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Renal Social Care Worker
The closing date is 02 March 2026
You will support the Renal Social Worker to work with patients with chronic kidney disease, providing practical support to kidney patients to ensure maximum engagement with treatment plans, clinic appointments and other appropriate interventions. You will be supporting young adults with chronic kidney disease to help with their transition and engagement into adult chronic kidney disease services. You will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of patient‑centred care under the supervision of a social worker. Provision of welfare and social support and assistance in benefits, claims and appeals is central to the role.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi‑disciplinary team in delivering the service.
A full UK driving licence is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving licence is not accepted.
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
* To work with young adults in engaging with their treatment plan, clinic appointments and other appropriate interventions to optimise and maximise their personal safety and well‑being, working holistically and with other professionals where appropriate.
* To participate in young adult and transition clinics and ensure timely support given to young adults and their family and carers.
* To support renal patients with social and welfare needs including education, employment, housing, finances and maintaining relationships.
* Advise, assist and support renal patients to make timely welfare benefit claims, appeal and challenge welfare benefit decisions to help improve their quality of life.
* Advising renal patients and their families about available resources and make referrals to appropriate agencies for support.
* To assist renal social worker with identified areas of support and provide timely and appropriate feedback.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence – University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job responsibilities
* To identify potential risk situations in line with Safeguarding Policy and Procedures and refer these to appropriate agencies and maintaining confidentiality.
* To keep renal social worker updated of case work and any potential safeguarding concerns identified and risks.
* To be flexible and carry out home visits to assist patients with completing forms where appropriate.
* To maintain good communication with colleagues and agencies involved ensuring affective communication of patients needs are maintained.
* Work collaboratively with other colleagues in the team and wider organisation to enhance the services provided.
* To maintain accurate documentation keeping patients files up to date and archive file records accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
* To use computers and other items of technology to carry out work related duties, maintaining both written and computerised records in line with Data protection Act.
* To participate in appropriate training and development activities to ensure knowledge is up to date.
* To participate in supervision meetings with the appropriate line manager.
* Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
* Ensure that all Trust wider standards are maintained to improve the quality of care to all who encounter renal services provided by University hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS trust.
* To undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the range of grade and nature of post.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
218-AC-B3-7811083
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
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