Social Worker

Social Worker focuses on social worker focuses on at julia’s house, we are looking for a compassionate and experienced social worker and safeguarding lead to join our caring team across dorset and wiltshir.

What the role involves

• Social Worker focuses on at julia’s house, we are looking for a compassionate and experienced social worker and safeguarding lead to join our caring team across dorset and wiltshir.
• In this meaningful role, you will help provide exceptional care, protection.
• Julia’s House supports more than 150 families across Dorset and Wiltshire, offering care in the community, at our hospices and in families’ own homes.
• Leading the social work provision for children, young people, families and adults supported by Julia’s House.
• Planning, developing and strengthening social support services in close liaison with the Strategic Nursing Team.
• Hold a caseload of children, young people, adults and families with significant social, practical and emotional needs, delivering responsive, high-quality social work support.

Skills and requirements

• Bring substantial post-qualification experience, specialist knowledge of safeguarding children and adults, and the confidence to provide expert advice, supervision and guidance acr.
• Registered Social Worker qualified to degree level, with current registration with Social Work England and relevant post-qualification experience at NHS Band 7 or equivalent level.
• Experience, training or qualifications in working with children, young people, adults and families in palliative care, complex health needs and bereavement.
• Safeguarding training to Level 4, or a willingness to work towards this, is required.

Confirmed role details

• This is a permanent role working 35 hours per week.
• Members of the NHS Pension Scheme may retain their membership on joining Julia’s House.
• We also offer 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time staff, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Death in Service scheme.

Candidate fit

• Calm communication, safeguarding awareness, resilience, and respectful support.

Additional role context

• Our service is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission.