Bereavement Social Worker - Home Based (West Wales)

Community Care Live; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in the UK is seeking a Social Worker to provide specialized support to children undergoing oncology treatment. The role includes managing complex cases, working within a multidisciplinary team, and advocating for families. This position offers benefits like enhanced sick leave, flexible working hours, and training opportunities. Applicants must have a relevant Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Care Wales. Travel to Cardiff twice a month is required.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Sick Leave

Enhanced Pension

Free Tea & Coffee

Training Opportunities

Mental Wellbeing Support

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Hold relevant Social Work Qualification.
• Registration with Social Care Wales required.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist social work support to children with oncology treatment.
• Manage a varied and emotionally demanding caseload.
• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Complex assessments

Psychosocial interventions

Safeguarding expertise

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Bereavement (charity) - Social Worker

Salary - from £39,000

Home based, but need to be available for visits in West Wales and to travel to Cardiff twice a month.

• Provide specialist social work support to children receiving oncology treatment and their families, including complex assessments, psychosocial interventions, and ongoing case management.

• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, advocating for families and coordinating access to statutory, voluntary, and financial support services.

• Manage a varied and emotionally demanding caseload, offering pre- and post-bereavement support, safeguarding expertise, and high‑quality documentation.

• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external agencies to ensure holistic, child‑centred care and continuity across hospital and community settings.

• Uphold the highest standards of professional practice, safeguarding, and equality, while contributing to service development and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Leave
• Enhanced Pension
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Training Opportunities
• Mental Wellbeing Support
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Discounts

To apply for this role, you will need to hold -

• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 Years of referencing
• Driving licence with access to a car

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.