JOB TITLE: Senior Social Worker – temporary six-month secondment
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
SALARY: £42,991 per annum
CLOSING DATE: Friday 23rd October
Interviews to be held: Tuesday 3rd November
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced social worker to join our interdisciplinary team on a temporary six-month secondment, leading our social work practice across our community and in-patient services. With services continually evolving, we are looking for a motivated, experienced and dynamic clinician to support service development and delivery within our amazing inter-disciplinary team.
Our charitable purpose is to support people affected by life limiting illness, this support looks different for each individual so we are looking for a social worker that can demonstrate truly person-centred approaches, ensuring equity of service delivery leading on initiatives such as clinical volunteering.
The postholder will provide professional leadership, line management of staff and volunteers, and play a pivotal role in the development of services as well as safeguarding and delivery of our EDI strategy by supporting under represented populations such as the homeless community.
Having had experience of supporting vulnerable adults and palliative care the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the social work team; supporting our trainee social worker, leading professional social work practice & education, as well as the delivery of safeguarding, MCA and DoLS training and practice.
As an employee, you will be offered a range of benefits, including 27 days holiday (pro rata for part time staff), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, high-quality, low-cost meals at our Dalton site and complementary therapies. NHS Pensions are also transferable for those already contributing.
The Kirkwood provide specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support are also provided for their family members, friends, and carers, both during the illness and after death. Through education, training, and partnership with others, we improve care for everyone affected by a life limiting illness.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Please contact Elspeth McGloughlin or Catherine Thompson for further details or an informal conversation about the role.
Job Ref: 258
Senior Social worker (6 month contract) in Huddersfield employer: The Kirkwood
The Kirkwood is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing outstanding specialist palliative care in Kirklees. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer generous benefits such as 27 days of holiday, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and opportunities for professional growth through education and training initiatives. Our inclusive and compassionate work culture ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
