Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Patient and Family Support team at Royal Trinity to cover Maternity for one year.
Working within a team of specialist palliative care social workers and counsellors you will provide a wide range of psychosocial interventions, guidance and support directly to our patients and their children.
Using your extensive skills to offer direct emotional and practical support, legacy interventions, family group work and bereavement support both in the community and in our inpatient unit based in South West London to our patients and their families.
You will have a good working knowledge and experience in Palliative Care and end of life and providing a range of therapeutic interventions.
If you are looking for a new opportunity and are passionate about delivering great support and care, then this could be the perfect fit for you.
We offer great training, support and development to our staff throughout their career with us in addition to an attractive benefits package.
Main duties of the job
Skills and Experience Required
About us
- We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5%or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
- A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
- Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
- Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
- 25% store discount in Trinity shops Life assurance cover
- Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
- Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
- Access to courses of free counselling
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide biopsychosocial assessments and
therapeutic interventions (emotional support, brief interventions and legacy
activities) to the children and families of patients (pre and post bereavement)
using a range of therapeutic methods, approaches and techniques. To support
parents to navigate complex dilemmas regarding the narratives shared with
children. Service provided at the childs home, on the inpatient unit, and in
the outpatient clinic (face to face, telephone or video call)
-
To provide psychoeducation to parents and carers,
the hospice inter-disciplinary team, and the wider community (including
schools) regarding the impact of bereavement and pre-bereavement on children,
and support with how to effectively promote the wellbeing of children in the
context of these needs
-
To provide crisis interventions when appropriate
-
To be responsible for implementing a range of
therapeutic interventions for patients and their families, drawing upon
different models, including one-to-one work, family work, group work and
activities
-
To act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead within the
hospice
-
To advocate for and promote the needs of
children and young people in service development across the hospice
For more information, please find the Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide biopsychosocial assessments and
therapeutic interventions (emotional support, brief interventions and legacy
activities) to the children and families of patients (pre and post bereavement)
using a range of therapeutic methods, approaches and techniques. To support
parents to navigate complex dilemmas regarding the narratives shared with
children. Service provided at the childs home, on the inpatient unit, and in
the outpatient clinic (face to face, telephone or video call)
-
To provide psychoeducation to parents and carers,
the hospice inter-disciplinary team, and the wider community (including
schools) regarding the impact of bereavement and pre-bereavement on children,
and support with how to effectively promote the wellbeing of children in the
context of these needs
-
To provide crisis interventions when appropriate
-
To be responsible for implementing a range of
therapeutic interventions for patients and their families, drawing upon
different models, including one-to-one work, family work, group work and
activities
-
To act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead within the
hospice
-
To advocate for and promote the needs of
children and young people in service development across the hospice
For more information, please find the Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification, BA, MA, MSc, BSW/MSW in Social Work
- Registration with a professional body (Social Work England)
- Qualification and/or relevant experience in working therapeutically with families, children, and young people
Desirable
- Qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Qualification and/or relevant experience in working therapeutically with families, children, and young people.
- Knowledge of best practice in delivering psychosocial interventions
Desirable
- Palliative Care/Hospice Experience
- Experience of working within a Multi-professional environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification, BA, MA, MSc, BSW/MSW in Social Work
- Registration with a professional body (Social Work England)
- Qualification and/or relevant experience in working therapeutically with families, children, and young people
Desirable
- Qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Qualification and/or relevant experience in working therapeutically with families, children, and young people.
- Knowledge of best practice in delivering psychosocial interventions
Desirable
- Palliative Care/Hospice Experience
- Experience of working within a Multi-professional environment
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
