We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team at Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh. This vital role involves delivering a comprehensive social work and bereavement service across the hospice and, where appropriate, in the community. You will work closely with patients, families, and carerssupporting them through pre-bereavement and end-of-life carewhile liaising with local councils and external organisations to coordinate services. The role includes conducting 1:1 sessions, attending bed meetings, managing referrals, and overseeing admissions and discharges. Youll also participate in discharge planning meetings and multidisciplinary team sessions, advocating for patients and families to ensure their needs are met. As an autonomous practitioner and collaborative team member, youll uphold national standards and the social work Code of Conduct, contributing to the delivery of compassionate, person-centred care.
What you will be doing:
1. Deliver personalised social work services to both patients and their loved ones.
2. Conduct in-depth assessments to identify and address the unique needs of each patient and family member.
3. Provide bereavement support and ongoing care to individuals receiving hospice services, extending to the wider community when needed.
What were looking for:
4. Social Worker will also be accountable for ensuring own practice meets minimum national standards and is compliant with the social work Code of Conduct
5. Post-qualifying experience supporting patients and families affected by life-limiting or terminal illness
6. Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic care planning
7. A recognised degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
8. Current registration with the relevant professional body (e.g. Care Council)
9. Candidate must be able to evidence appropriate experience of working with those who have complex care needs and/ or life limiting illness.
10. Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner, while also being a collaborative team player
11. Compassionate and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support
Please see the full job description
Whats in it for me?
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 £41,608 to £50,702 pro-rata
Contract: Permanent Part Time 15 Hours per Week Monday and Tuesday
Base: Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh Frogston Road West EH10 7DR
Benefits Youll Love
12. Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
13. Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
14. Continuous Professional development
15. Industry leading training programmes
16. Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
17. Defined contribution schemes for Pension
18. Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
19. Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
20. Introduce a friend scheme
21. Help with eyecare cost
22. Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
23. Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
24. Life assurance for all employees
Application Process
25. Close date for applications:Friday 14th November 2025
26. Interview Dates: W/C 17th November
27. As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.