SOCIAL WORKER (SUPPORT TEAM)
Full-time 37.5 hours, 5 days per week
Salary – £36,435
St Catherine’s is seeking a qualified social worker to join its compassionate and creative Support Team within a highly regarded local charity. The team operates across all hospice clinical services, primarily providing a social work service to individuals and their carers on the in-patient unit.
From managing inpatient discharges to carer and bereavement support, the small and dedicated team is passionate about meeting the needs of the local community in a variety of different and creative ways – all with the aim of supporting people with life-shortening conditions and their families to have the best possible quality of life, whatever their personal circumstances.
The principal function of the role is to provide a social work service and advocate on behalf of individuals and families, the majority of whom have complex health and social care needs. The team also co-ordinates spiritual care inclusive of remembrance services; run a volunteer-led befriending service; manage bereavement support and a counselling service; help plan on-going care and discharge from the in-patient unit; organises monthly carers and bereavement support meetings; and leads on safeguarding. It is an incredibly varied role; every day is different and one that immensely rewarding.
Candidates must meet all the following requirements:
- A Degree in SW, DipSW, CQSW or CSS
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experience of working in an organisation providing a social work service to adults/older people
- A good understanding of adult social care legislation
- The ability to work in partnership with individuals and their carers, using person-centred approaches when engaging with them
- Experience and skills in MCA & BI, assessing needs and developing individualised care plans responsive to identified needs
- Experience of working effectively with other agencies and professionals
- A strong commitment to high-quality care accompanied by a positive and flexible attitude
- Good IT skills and experience in using Microsoft programmes
The closing date is: Friday 13th November 2026
To apply: please submit your CV and covering letter to peopleteam@stcatherines.co.uk.
If you have not heard within 2 weeks, then on this occasion your application has not been successful.
If you have any questions about the post please email peopleteam@stcatherines.co.uk.
We reserve the right to close the position earlier than the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
Pre‑employment: All offers are subject to satisfactory references, right‑to‑work checks and DBS clearance in line with our safer recruitment policy. We proudly support inclusivity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
All candidates must be able to demonstrate they are eligible to work in the UK.