Social Worker, Mental Health

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team at Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh. This vital role involves delivering a comprehensive social work and bereavement service across the hospice and, where appropriate, in the community. You will work closely with patients, families, and carers supporting them through pre-bereavement and end-of-life care while liaising with local councils and external organisations to coordinate services.

The role includes conducting 1:1 sessions, attending bed meetings, managing referrals, and overseeing admissions and discharges. You’ll also participate in discharge planning meetings and multidisciplinary team sessions, advocating for patients and families to ensure their needs are met. As an autonomous practitioner and collaborative team member, you’ll uphold national standards and the social work Code of Conduct, contributing to the delivery of compassionate, person-centred care.

• Deliver personalised social work services to both patients and their loved ones.
• Conduct in-depth assessments to identify and address the unique needs of each patient and family member.
• Provide bereavement support and ongoing care to individuals receiving hospice services, extending to the wider community when needed.

• Social Worker will also be accountable for ensuring own practice meets minimum national standards and is compliant with the social work Code of Conduct
• Post-qualifying experience supporting patients and families affected by life-limiting or terminal illness
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic care planning
• A recognised degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
• Current registration with the relevant professional body (e.g. Care Council)
• Candidate must be able to evidence appropriate experience of working with those who have complex care needs and/ or life limiting illness.
• Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner, while also being a collaborative team player
• Compassionate and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support

Please see the full job description

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 £ 41,668 to £50,7775 pro-rata

Contract: Permanent Part Time 15 Hours per Week Monday and Tuesday

Base: Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh Frogston Road West EH10 7DR

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

• Close date for applications:
  Sunday 22 February 2026
• Interview Dates: TBC
• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to r