Palliative Care Social Worker
Location: Kent
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £43,117
Do you want to be part of a committed and supportive multi-disciplinary team, delivering empowering and compassionate care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses? If so, this position is for you!
Your New Role:
We are looking for a Palliative Care Social Worker to join our Hospice Outreach Service and become an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team. Our service aims to ensure that we have the right people, providing the right care, in the right place, and at the right time. You will work within our community outreach model, supporting patients and families with comprehensive palliative care services.
What Does the Role Involve?
As part of the Hospice Outreach Team, you will be the first point of contact for new community referrals and all telephone inquiries. You will provide frontline palliative advice and support to patients and families in their own homes, including care homes and nursing facilities. Your key responsibilities include:
- Providing telephone support and guidance to patients and families.
- Conducting clinic and home-based assessments.
- Developing personalised care plans to support quality of life and patient-centered goals
- Collaborating with other community teams and specialists to optimise patient experience.
- Supporting individuals with a variety of life-limiting conditions such as heart failure, respiratory disease, frailty, neurological conditions, and oncology-related diagnoses.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Qualified Social Worker with proven experience in palliative care.
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner while collaborating with a multidisciplinary outreach team.
- Advanced communication skills and the ability to convey sensitive information effectively.
- Strong organisational and assessment skills.
- Flexibility and resilience to manage a varied and dynamic caseload.
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Why Join Our Team?
We offer a supportive working environment with flexible working options to help achieve your ideal work-life balance. Additional benefits include:
- The option to transfer your NHS pension.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, with the opportunity to buy and sell additional days
- Free parking at our Pembury site.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A collaborative team culture that prioritises patient care and staff well-being.
If you are interested in applying please contact Scott Marsh on 01772 208963 or send your CV to scott.marsh@servicecare.org.uk
