Family Support & Bereavement Services ManagerNHS
Job summary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an experienced and committedFamily Support & Bereavement Services Managerat St Andrews Hospice Grimsby.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management, development and coordination of the Family Support, Spiritual Care and Bereavement Service teams. They will support staff, volunteers and students to deliver effective emotional, practical, social, spiritual care, and bereavement support. The role will ensure the delivery of high-quality, compassionate and person-centred support for patients, families, carers and those affected by bereavement. The post holder will also be expected to hold a caseload relevant to qualification and expertise.
You will require a post graduate qualification in Social Work, Counselling, Chaplaincy, Health & Social Care, or other relevant discipline and be registered/ accredited with the appropriate professional body.
Main duties of the job
Our Family Support & Bereavement Service provides specialist and therapeutic counselling to children, young people and adults, who have been bereaved through a death by any means, using individual, group and family techniques as appropriate. This service is continually growing and trying innovative ways to meet the needs of a diverse group of individuals.
As the manager of this service, we are looking for an individual who has experience in developing and coordinating services and who is passionate about delivering high quality to support to people at their most vulnerable.
Job description
To lead and manage the Family Support, Bereavement Support and Spiritual Care teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compassionate and person-centred support for patients, families, carers and those affected by bereavement.
To act as a lead practitioner for the Social Work, Spiritual Care and Bereavement Service, communicating and co-ordinating staff, volunteers and resources whilst utilising management skills in an effective manner, providing expert skilled assistance that reflect the aims and philosophy of the Hospice, working alongside key partners in delivering of services.
To contribute to the shaping and development of the Family Support, Bereavement Support and Spiritual Care Services.
To contribute to a co-ordinated and efficient service, having an understanding of all departments, reflecting the aims and philosophy of Hospice care.
The post holder will be responsible for the operational management, development and coordination of these services, supporting staff, volunteers and students to deliver effective emotional, practical, social and spiritual care in line with the values of St Andrew's Hospice. They will also be expected to hold a caseload relevant to qualification and expertise.
About us
As one of the local leading providers of palliative and end of life care, St Andrews Hospice is a highly successful and forward-thinking charity, offering both adult and childrens services. With an excellent reputation both in the local community and beyond, we reach over 800 patients and their families in North East Lincolnshire and our wider catchment area of Lincolnshire, Hull and East Yorkshire for our childrens services.
Working for St Andrews Hospice offers a very rewarding career with a fantastic team, with 184 Hospice staff, a large well-equipped Hospice site and 21 charity shops working together to ensure that patients and their families have the best possible experience and receive the highest quality of care.