Social Worker/ Psychologist – Palliative Care Bereavement – Locat

The Bereavement Support Worker you will be the clinical lead for the Bereavement Support in the Community service. The Social Worker/ Psychologist is an integral part of the MLHD Community Care Team and will work within the Palliative Care Team and closely with the Community Care Nursing team to identify and link clients who are receiving or who have received Palliative Care services and require bereavement support.

As the Bereavement Support Social Worker/ Psychologist, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinated support and bereavement follow up of family members/carers of patients of the MLHD Palliative Care Service.
• Consistent provision of information and psycho-education for bereaved family members/carers of patients of the MLHD Palliative Care Service
• Bereaved family members/carers have awareness of the available support services and resources, including the availability of bereavement counselling through MLHD for family members/carers of patients of the MLHD Palliative Care Service who meet referral criteria.
• Ensuring client/patient care is delivered within professional, organisational, legal and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence-based practice and knowledge and MLHD values.

To see all role requirements please review the Position Description