Specialist Social Worker - Marie Curie Glasgow

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. 

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

Your role in our mission….

We're looking for a motivated, Specialist Social Worker to join our patient and family support team at our Glasgow Hospice.

At Marie Curie, we believe in providing compassionate support to those facing life's most challenging moments. As our Specialist Social Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients with a life limiting illness, and offer support to those important to them during end-of-life care.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver personalized social work services to both patients and their loved ones.
• Conduct holistic assessments to identify and address the unique needs of each patient and their careers.
• Provide bereavement support and ongoing care to individuals receiving hospice services, extending to the wider community when needed.

You'll work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, advocating for the best possible care for those you support. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in people's lives, we'd love for you to join us.

Please see the full job description here:

Application Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: Sunday 9^th February 2025
• Interviews being held W/C 17^th February 2025

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £39,912 - £48,635 per annum

Contract: Permanent Full Time 37.5 hours or permanent part time considered

Based: Onsite full time at Marie Curie Glasgow Hospice, 133 Balornock Rd, Springburn, Glasgow G21 3US

Marie Curie Benefits Package

• Season ticket loan -for travelling to and from work.
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Help with childcare cost (TC apply)
• Entitled under Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme.
• Life assurance - for all employees

What's in it for you:

• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to #####