Job summary We are looking for an Interim Social Work and Family Support Lead to manage the social work service for families (children, young people and adults) under the care of Chestnut Tree House, including holding a small complex caseload and providing advice and guidance to the wider staff team. Main duties of the job Please see the job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities for this exceptional role. About us Chestnut Tree House is the children's hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £36,092 to £42,241 a year depending on depth and variety of experience Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0265-25-0005 Job locations Chestnut Tree House Dover Lane Poling Arundel West Sussex BN18 9PX Job description Job responsibilities To support the Head of Clinical Services in the implementation of the strategies, policies and procedures of the Team To lead, support, monitor and appraise members of the Child and Family Support Team. To represent the social work perspective within the team and in wider internal and external discussions To support the work of the hospices safeguarding leads in the provision of a safe and effective service, including developing a specialist area of practice. To support a review of the current service offer and team structure within the organisation. To provide a safe and effective social work service to hospice clients Job description Job responsibilities To support the Head of Clinical Services in the implementation of the strategies, policies and procedures of the Team To lead, support, monitor and appraise members of the Child and Family Support Team. To represent the social work perspective within the team and in wider internal and external discussions To support the work of the hospices safeguarding leads in the provision of a safe and effective service, including developing a specialist area of practice. To support a review of the current service offer and team structure within the organisation. To provide a safe and effective social work service to hospice clients Person Specification Qualifications Essential Social work qualification and registered with Social Work England. Experience Essential Experience of working in a health care setting and/or of working with people with disabilities and/or as a care manager. Experience of representing the organisation at strategic and operational meetings At least 2 years line management experience Experience of multi-professional working. Experience of complex decision making Experience of guiding others on safeguarding matters, including risk management and safety planning Experience of delivering training Person Specification Qualifications Essential Social work qualification and registered with Social Work England. Experience Essential Experience of working in a health care setting and/or of working with people with disabilities and/or as a care manager. Experience of representing the organisation at strategic and operational meetings At least 2 years line management experience Experience of multi-professional working. Experience of complex decision making Experience of guiding others on safeguarding matters, including risk management and safety planning Experience of delivering training Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name St Barnabas Hospices Address Chestnut Tree House Dover Lane Poling Arundel West Sussex BN18 9PX Employer's website https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)