Social Worker

The

Role The Social Worker will

Embrace and implement the vision and values of Moya Cole Hospice. Work within statutory duties and promote best practice of relevant legislation including The Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Care Act 2014 and Adult Safeguarding. In conjunction with the Patient and Family Support Team Leader/Advanced Social Worker, liaise with key stakeholders and external providers ensuring that the hospice maintains a high profile across health and social care. Maintain high standards of professional practice to ensure quality and safety of patient care, experience and the patient journey. Actively participate in mentoring/coaching of self and others. Actively engage in the organisational reporting system and action monitor findings in relation to clinical services. Contribute, implement and maintain hospice policies to propose and implement changes to local policies relevant to patient and carer support. Assess and directly provide specialist palliative social work interventions both within the hospice and community settings with a focus on what matters most. Foster good working relationships and effectively communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team, users of the service and other health and social care professionals. Work within the multidisciplinary team to lead and manage patient flow and clinical activity demonstrating innovative solutions to maximise resources.