St Gemma’s Hospice

Family Support Manager

The closing date is 09 July 2025

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Job summary

Excellent leadership, communication, partnership working and problem-solving skills. Have experience and knowledge of statutory requirements and local procedures including the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Have experience of working with bereavement and loss and the ability to manage emotionally complex situations. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Main duties of the job

Are you ready to lead a passionate, dedicated team and make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity to join St Gemmas Hospice in the post of Family Support Manager. The role involves managing and leading a team of Social Workers, the Bereavement Service, Young Peoples Bereavement Service and the Spiritual Care Team. You will role model the St Gemmas values and behaviour framework and be warm, approachable and a compassionate leader.

About us

St Gemmas Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care, in a quality environment, for thousands of local people each year. Its a prominent and respected charity at the heart of the local community with a large range of specialist services to support patients, their families and friends.

Details

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,589 to £53,177 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

SGH1115917

Job locations

St Gemmas Hospice

329 Harrogate Road

Leeds

LS17 6QD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration. Take the lead for all Safeguarding issues and be trained to Level 4 standard as specified by intercollegiate guidance for health services, ensuring effective safeguarding practice and appropriate reporting Have experience and knowledge of statutory requirements and local procedures including the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Have experience of working with bereavement and loss and the ability to manage emotionally complex situations.(Desirable)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration. Take the lead for all Safeguarding issues and be trained to Level 4 standard as specified by intercollegiate guidance for health services, ensuring effective safeguarding practice and appropriate reporting Have experience and knowledge of statutory requirements and local procedures including the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Have experience of working with bereavement and loss and the ability to manage emotionally complex situations.(Desirable)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Social Work qualification e.g. DipSW / CQSW/ Degree / MA
  • Current registration with Social Work England
  • Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Diploma in Counselling and BACP/UKCP accreditation or equivalent
  • Management/leadership qualification
  • Member of the Association of palliative Care Social Workers

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable record of successfully leading and managing a team to deliver excellent services which meet diverse user needs
  • Effective working in a multi-disciplinary setting and with external agencies
  • Developing and maintaining systems and processes to support effective service delivery
  • Experience of managing safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act processes

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching/training , Experience of working with loss and bereavement
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Social Work qualification e.g. DipSW / CQSW/ Degree / MA
  • Current registration with Social Work England
  • Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Diploma in Counselling and BACP/UKCP accreditation or equivalent
  • Management/leadership qualification
  • Member of the Association of palliative Care Social Workers

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable record of successfully leading and managing a team to deliver excellent services which meet diverse user needs
  • Effective working in a multi-disciplinary setting and with external agencies
  • Developing and maintaining systems and processes to support effective service delivery
  • Experience of managing safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act processes

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching/training , Experience of working with loss and bereavement

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.

Employer details

Employer name

St Gemma’s Hospice

Address

St Gemmas Hospice

329 Harrogate Road

Leeds

LS17 6QD


Employer's website

https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Gemma’s Hospice

Address

St Gemmas Hospice

329 Harrogate Road

Leeds

LS17 6QD


Employer's website

https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of In- Patient Unit

Laura Speight

lauraspeight@st-gemma.co.uk

01132185500

Details

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,589 to £53,177 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

SGH1115917

Job locations

St Gemmas Hospice

329 Harrogate Road

Leeds

LS17 6QD


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