Family Support Worker
Salary: £25,565
Hours: 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday, 10am - 6pm)
Location: St Joseph's Hospice, L23
About St Joseph’s Hospice
St Joseph's Hospice is one of the oldest hospices in the country, our UK service opened in Thornton in 1974 and now each year we provide care and support to over 200 people with life limiting conditions from within the West Lancashire, Sefton, Liverpool and Knowsley areas. The hospice is set in 12 acres of tranquil woodland.
The hospice has 31 patient rooms, split across 3 units, providing high quality, end of life care. Our service helps create a home from home environment for our patients and provides ongoing support to their families. Clinical activity is supported by our in-house Non-Medical Prescriber nurses, a visiting GP and a local network of specialist clinical support.
At St Joseph’s we feel it is a privilege to have the opportunity to look after patients and families at the end of their lives.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a passionate, energetic and enthusiastic Family Support Worker to join our fantastic team at the Hospice.
Working alongside the clinical team, you will deliver pre and post bereavement support and family support services to our patients and their families.
This is a wide ranging role, that will use your previous experience to provide support to patients and families, signposting to other organisations as appropriate. Utilising the support of dedicated volunteers and linking up with external agencies, you will identify and implement a range of wellbeing activities and support for our patients and their families.
The successful candidate will have:
- experience of working with loss, grief and emotional crisis and with people of all ages and backgrounds;
- the ability to undertake holistic assessment of individuals and families, identifying needs and making joint decisions on suitable provision
- strong organisational and IT skills
- effective communication style, with the ability to form relationships with patients, families and colleagues
Additional Information
Benefits for employees include employer contributory pension scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and free onsite parking.
How to Apply
Click on the below 'Application Form' link to download an application pack and apply today. Alternatively, email recruitment@stjhospice.org.uk to request a hard copy
Closing date: 19th April 2026
Interviews to be held 28th April 2026
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