Specialist Community Palliative Care Social Worker Role London: Apply Now

Location
London, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
56,276 – 63,176 per year

About Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
They’re one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, rooted in supporting diverse communities across London. Their palliative care teams are well known for blending expertise with compassion, making sure every patient and family gets the right support at the right time. If you’ve been looking for a role where your professional skills meet real human impact, this could be it.

Job details

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary with annual progression opportunities
• Access to ongoing professional training to boost career growth
• Generous pension scheme offering future security
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Employee wellbeing resources including counselling and staff networks

Requirements

• Registered qualification in Social Work
• Registration with Social Work England
• Experience supporting people with palliative care needs, long-term illness, or cancer
• Strong communication skills with families and interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of safeguarding, MCA, DOLs, and relevant legislation
• Confidence in managing complex caseloads independently
• Self-resilience to work in challenging and sensitive situations

Salary Details

This Band 7 post offers between £56,276 and £63,176 per year, with NHS benefits and career progression built in.

About the Role

This is more than a social work post. It’s about standing alongside patients and families in Camden and Islington as they navigate the toughest times. The successful candidate will work as part of a thriving community palliative care team, offering specialist social work input around illness, loss, and bereavement.

Day to day, they’ll assess needs, plan support, and manage caseloads where every decision matters. They’ll link with other professionals to ensure families receive joined-up care, while acting as a trusted resource for colleagues within and outside the Trust. The impact stretches beyond patients to families before and after bereavement, shaping how people experience their final months and how loved ones carry on afterward.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holistic social work support for patients and families facing life-limiting illness
• Deliver bereavement and grief support, helping families cope before and after death
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors, and allied professionals to ensure joined-up care
• Act as a specialist resource, sharing expertise through teaching and consultation
• Manage and prioritise a diverse caseload with compassion and professionalism
• Advocate for patients and families, ensuring dignity and choice are at the centre

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to review any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found on the UK Government website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Trust is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. They actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities throughout recruitment and employment.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: 350 Euston Road, London, NW1 3AX
• Contact: Recruitment Team, 020 3214 5700

Reference Number
SCPSW-0925

How To Apply
Don’t put this off. If you’re ready to use your skills where they’ll have a profound impact, submit your application today.