Palliative Care Social Worker Gwent Maternity cover contract Jan 2026 – Mar 2027 (funding dependent) £38,898 – £45,637 30 hours per week Hybrid | Community-based | Incredible team spirit We’re delighted to be partnering with a truly special community-based service supporting people and families across Blaenau Gwent living with life-limiting illnesses. They’re now looking for a Palliative Care Social Worker to join their warm, multidisciplinary team on a maternity cover contract starting January 2026. This is an opportunity to work for a service that genuinely values its people, celebrates reflective practice, and makes a meaningful difference every single day. The Role You’ll provide psychosocial and bereavement support to Hospice patients, families, carers, and those who are bereaved helping people navigate challenging life circumstances with empathy and skill. You’ll Complete holistic assessments and create tailored support plans. Deliver evidence-based 1:1 and group interventions. Work collaboratively with professionals across health, social care, and community settings. Safeguard and advocate for those in your care, ensuring their voices are heard. Facilitate group work, reflective sessions, and contribute to service development. You’ll hold a manageable caseload of 10–20, so you can focus on meaningful relationship-based practice rather than paperwork. What We’re Looking For To apply, you’ll need: A relevant Social Work qualification and registration with Social Care Wales Experience working in multi-disciplinary and partnership settings Strong skills in assessment and intervention, including complex cases and mental capacity assessments Knowledge of: the Social Services & Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act, Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, The welfare benefits system, The United Nations Principles for Older and Disabled People Evidence of innovative practice, research or audit experience, and ability to translate evidence into practice Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills IT proficiency and confidence managing your own workload Experience of delivering learning opportunities to others If you bring empathy, curiosity, and a collaborative approach you’ll fit right in. Why You’ll Love Working there Our client is more than a workplace it’s a community. You’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who care deeply about each other and the families they support. Employee Benefits include: Free parking All equipment provided Employee Assistance Programme – counselling & complementary therapies Death in Service Benefit Birthday Leave – an extra day off during your birthday month Family Support Team for emotional & therapeutic support Generous annual leave – 30 days 8 bank holidays (for full-time staff) Fantastic in-house & external training and development opportunities Sound like you? If you’re a Qualified Social Worker with a passion for palliative and bereavement care and you want to bring warmth, skill, and compassion to an exceptional team we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Sarah Leigh at Hoop Recruitment to chat things through in confidence on 02922 400519 or email sarah.leigh@hooprecruitment.co.uk