Job Description
The Social Work Assistant will be a member of the Hospices Psychological Support Services, working with the wider multidisciplinary team and external partner agencies.
Main duties of the job
The principal responsibility of the Social Work Assistant is to support the Specialist Palliative Care Social Worker (SPCSW) in providing social, psychological and practical help to patients and their families, including adults, young people and children both at the Hospice and in the patients' own home if required.
About us
St Raphaels Hospice is a charity‑run hospice providing specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care for people in the Merton and Sutton areas. We offer inpatient and home‑based care, as well as wellbeing support and bereavement services for families. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, high‑quality care to individuals facing life‑limiting illnesses, ensuring dignity and comfort.
Job responsibilities
The Social Work ...