Temporary Social Worker

Job description

37.5 Hours per Week

Nightingale House Hospice provides specialist palliative care, free of charge, for patients and families across Wrexham, Flintshire, East Denbighshire, Barmouth and the border towns, including Oswestry and Whitchurch. With only 20% of our £5.6m annual running costs funded by government, our staff and more than 400 volunteers play a vital role in serving the local community.

Weare looking foran experienced Social Worker tojoin ourFamily Support Teamon atemporarybasis initially for 3 months.

Duties will include:

• To provide pre-bereavement and post bereavement support to children and young people under the age of 18 who are resident in the Hospice catchment area.
• To deliver support appropriate to the age and ability of the child and young person in one-to-one and group settings.
• To provide pre and post bereavement support to adults who are the significant others of patients known to Nightingale House Hospice.
• To act as a resource for Hospice staff and those accessing Hospice services by offering specialist social work knowledge and skills.
• To act at all times within own limitations of knowledge, expertise, and competence.
• To participate in department and Hospice research and audit.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
• To ensure all of the above are in accordance with all Nightingale House Hospice policies, procedures, and guidelines.

You will bring excellent organisational skills, flexibility and a proactive approach, working collaboratively with other professionals to promote family support services for people accessing hospice services, staff and the wider community.

Your skills and experience will enhance the Family Support Teams approach to bereavement support and strengthen support for people connected with hospice services who are anticipating death and loss.

In return Nightingale House offers:

A positive and friendly working environment.

The opportunity to make a real difference.

Excellent training and development opportunities for those that want them.

Generous holiday allowance that increases with length of service.

Staff lunch Menu with 50% discount.

Employee Assistance Programmes.

Retail Discount Scheme.

Live Events Discount Scheme

Staff Discount in Caffi Cwtch.

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Birthday Voucher

If you are ready to use your experience to make a meaningful difference to patients, families, staff and volunteers across our hospice community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Nightingale House Hospice is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wrexham Technology Park

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£35,000 Per Month

Published at

27-08-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English