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THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

The Council is in the process of implementing a new pay and grading structure under the national Single Status agreement. The salary for jobs earning a basic between Ł15,725 and Ł48,234 is subject to that review and may be subject to change.

Adult Services

Older People's Team
Social Worker
Ref: S/753(e)
Ł13,783 - Ł19,831 per annum (progression beyond Ł16,831 pa subject to satisfactory assessment) (pay award pending)
26 hours per week

We wish to appoint an experienced Social Worker to work within the existing multi-disciplinary team to provide an assessment and care management service within St Oswald’s Hospice. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated person to join an innovative team who are committed to the delivery of specialist Palliative care services in hospice and at home. You will have experience of working with adults who have complex needs, and will be required to build upon existing links within the community, monitoring patients, their families and carers post discharge. A recognised counselling qualification would be an advantage, as you will be involved in the provision of emotional and psychological support to patient’s families and carers. Experience in working with people with Palliative care needs would be an advantage. You will have the opportunity for involvement with the bereavement support group and the bereavement support volunteers.

You will be a highly motivated, empathetic and flexible person, with good interpersonal skills, and committed to multi-disciplinary team working. A wide range of training opportunities are available as part of St Oswald’s staff development philosophy. Professional supervision and training are also provided via Adult Services Directorate.

For an application pack please contact the Resourcing Section on (0191) 211 6359 (answerphone). For an informal discussion, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Elizabeth Howliston on (0191) 223 1025 or Angela Egdell on (0191) 285 0063.
Closing Date: 23 August 2007

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