Specialist Social Worker - Hospice

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £35,392 - £42,618 pro rata per annum

Hours/Contract: Part time - 22.5 hour per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Marie Curie Belfast Hospice

Closing date: 16th July 2024

Interview date: W.C 29th July 2024

As a Specialist Social Worker, you will provide support within our in-patient unit, outpatient unit and our local communities. You will also be required to support our bereavement service. Ideally you will have experience of working with people who are dealing with end-of-life care issues and living with a life limiting illness. Due to the nature of the role, you will require access to a car and a valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK.

Marie Curie Benefits Package

• Season ticket loan -for travelling to and from work.
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Help with childcare cost (TC apply)
• Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance - for all employees

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Continuous development and access to industry leading training. Marie Curie operates a bursary scheme supporting nurses to access academic qualifications. Nurses can apply twice a year for funding to support between 50% - 100% of external qualification costs (such as Post Grad Diplomas, BSCs, PhDs etc). We also provide a comprehensive leadership & management prospectus including the Nightingale Challenge - our annual programme designed to provide Nurses, Social Workers and Allied Health Professionals with access to leadership and development training.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working
• Annual Leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
• Generous enhancements
  • 30% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays and weekday night duty.
  • 60% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Bank Holidays

What we are looking for:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work as an autonomous practitioner, as well as a team player
• Knowledge and understanding of Palliative Care
• Knowledge and understanding of Bereavement, grief and Loss
• Degree in Social Work
• Registered with NISCC
• Experience of working with patients and families as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a healthcare setting and communities

The post holder will provide psychosocial support to patients and their families known to the hospice. The post holder will support developments within the patient and family support team and work closely with clinicians and managers in ensuring relevant national guidelines are followed and implemented, the safeguarding of both adults and children, supporting the delivery of high-quality care.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via our recruitment team

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory, enhanced criminal AccessNI check.