Band 6 Social Worker

Role

Band 6 Social Worker Hours

30 hours per week, across 4 or 5 days

Working pattern

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Location

Liverpool Hospice, community settings and local hospitals

Contract

12-month fixed-term contract

Salary

Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, Band 6 £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata), plus a whole range of Marie Curie benefits.

Travel

Regular travel across the service area; a driving licence is essential What you will be doing Complete holistic assessments and triage, agree person-centred outcomes, and review support as needs change. Contribute to discharge planning, liaising with hospice, community, hospital and external services so that people receive joined-up support. Provide psychological and emotional support, including sensitive conversations about death, dying, anticipatory grief and bereavement. Advocate for patients and families, signpost to specialist services and provide benefits advice where appropriate. Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, applying relevant legislation and guidance, including deprivation of liberty safeguards. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and maintain clear, accurate and timely records. Maintain your professional registration and contribute to learning, reflective practice, audit and service improvement. What were looking for You will be a compassionate, organised and self-motivated Social Worker who can build trust, hold complex conversations with sensitivity, and manage a varied caseload across different care settings. A degree in Social Work, or an equivalent recognised qualification, with current registration with the relevant professional body. Significant post-qualifying experience supporting patients and families affected by life-limiting or terminal illness. Knowledge and understanding of palliative and end-of-life care, bereavement and loss. Knowledge of relevant social work legislation, safeguarding and deprivation of liberty safeguards. Experience of assessment, care management and working within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills and confidence working both autonomously and collaboratively. Ability to organise your workload, meet deadlines and respond flexibly across hospice, community and hospital settings. A driving licence and the ability to travel throughout the local service area.

Desirable

a post-qualifying award and/or a counselling qualification recognised by the BACP. Whats in it for you Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) We honour continued NHS service and reassess total annual leave dates. Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension- NHS pensions can be carried over! Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme 15% discount in Marie Curie stores Life assurance for all employees How to apply Please submit your most recent CV outlining your relevant skills, experience and knowledge, how you meet the person specification, and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

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Worker Band 6 Advert closes

22nd

September 2026 Interviews

Week commencing 28

September Informal enquiries

contact recruitment on Recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk Our commitment to you 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 our staff, volunteers, and everyone who uses or comes into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and rewarding place to work. We believe diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyones unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.