Job Overview
You will support the Renal Social Worker in working with patients with chronic kidney disease, providing practical support to ensure maximum engagement with treatment plans, clinic appointments and other appropriate interventions. You will also support young adults with chronic kidney disease to help with their transition and engagement into adult chronic kidney disease services, 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.
Qualifications
A full UK driving licence is essential for this post. International driving licences are not accepted. Sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
1. 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.
2. Participate in young adult and transition clinics and ensure timely support is given to young adults, their families and carers.
3. Support renal patients with social and welfare needs including education, employment, housing, finances and maintaining relationships.
4. Advise, assist and support renal patients to make timely welfare benefit claims, appeals and challenge welfare benefit decisions to improve their quality of life.
5. Advise renal patients and their families about available resources and make referrals to appropriate agencies for support.
6. Assist renal social worker with identified areas of support and provide timely and appropriate feedback.
About the Trust
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.
Other duties and responsibilities
* Identify potential risk situations in line with Safeguarding Policy and Procedures and refer these to appropriate agencies while maintaining confidentiality.
* Keep renal social worker updated on case work and any potential safeguarding concerns identified and risks.
* Be flexible and carry out home visits to assist patients with completing forms where appropriate.
* Maintain good communication with colleagues and agencies involved, ensuring effective communication of patients’ needs.
* Work collaboratively with other colleagues in the team and wider organisation to enhance the services provided.
* Maintain accurate documentation, keeping patients’ files up to date and archiving records in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
* Use computers and other technology to carry out work‑related duties, maintaining both written and computerised records in line with the Data Protection Act.
* Participate in appropriate training and development activities to keep knowledge up to date.
* Participate in supervision meetings with the appropriate line manager.
* Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed objectives.
* Ensure that all Trust wide standards are maintained to improve the quality of care to all who encounter renal services provided by the Trust.
* Undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the range of grade and nature of the post.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Mar 2026.
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