Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful role in social care?

Do you have experience in social care and want a fresh challenge? Are you interested in supporting people with life-limiting illnesses receiving palliative care and their carers? Are you passionate about tackling inequalities and improving quality of life?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to join our dedicated hospice social work team. We work closely with patients, families, and carers to support them with the emotional, social, and practical impact of life-limiting illness.


You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team, working alongside our inpatient and community nursing teams, as well as a range of internal and external services. Your role will mainly involve supporting people in their own homes, though there will some sessions at our new community hubs and occasional work on our inpatient unit.


You'll manage your own caseload with the support of our experienced team. The ability to work independently and with sensitivity is essential.

Details

Band 4 salary, 27,061 - 29,696 FTE, dependent on experience

30 hours per week, Monday - Thursday.

(If up for discussion, 4 week days that must include Mondays and Wednesdays)

Permanent position

Based at Brentry site (BS10)

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Brings compassion and emotional intelligence to their work Has experience in social care (experience in palliative or long-term conditions is an advantage but not essential) Holds a full driving licence and has access to a car (our services cover Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset)

Interview Date: Tuesday 26th August

For more information, please see attached job description or call Ethera Morgan, Social Work Team Manager or Social Worker, Jeanette Bartlett for an informal discussion.

We will review applications as they come in and therefore, we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.

We believe in equality of opportunity and understand the value of a diverse mix of talented people that is representative of our community. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender or disability.


Due to the nature of the work involved, this role is exempt from the ROA and all job-holders are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Strictly no agencies.


St Peter's Hospice is a well-loved hospice that provides extensive inpatient and community services, in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Every year St Peter's Hospice makes a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and their families when it matters most.


Many of our staff work directly with patients and their families in nursing, health care and medical jobs. Others raise money to support patient care through our chain of over 40 charity shops and our fundraising activities. We also have a significant number of staff working in varied office-based roles.


Our aim is to provide an inclusive, safe and healthy workplace that boosts creativity and motivation.


Our Inpatient Unit is a state-of-the-art centre of clinical excellence, that was built with the generous support of the people of Bristol. Beyond our Inpatient Unit, you'll find our team in homes and on the phone 24/7. More recently in response to the pandemic we have moved some services online to continue support for our patients.


The Hospice is also a centre of educational excellence and we teach other healthcare professionals about how to care for people at the end of their lives, supporting the NHS and care homes provide end of life care.