referral system, gathering activity data and overseeing completion of appropriate documentation by bereavement support staff and volunteers. Ensure that practice meets the minimum standards as set out in the bereavement policy. Administer all correspondence and communications which have been self-generated. Co-ordinate bereavement related events, working closely with colleagues and encourage active participation in these events by staff and volunteers. Volunteer Management Work closely with the Principal Social Worker to identify and recruit bereavement support volunteers Organise and ensure delivery of initial and on-going training of all bereavement staff and volunteers in line with current bereavement standards Supervise volunteers’ work, by organising and providing formal supervision 1:1 to meet the needs of each individual volunteer, and to provide informal support as appropriate, intervening as necessary to ensure safety of volunteers and clients Patient /Family Contact Work with a small case-load of complex and risk’ bereaved people, as required. ‘high Assess bereavement needs of individuals referred to the service and refer on as appropriate. Education and Governance related Activities Promote bereavement issues and provide support in the hospice in a variety of as need arises, including induction and education programmes. Contribute to, and collaborate with, Charity-wide initiatives on bereavement and to feedback bereavement research and best practice standards to the hospice Develop awareness of external resources and developments within bereavement and network as appropriate within the Charity, the Region and the Palliative and Supportive Care Networks. Adopt a reflective approach to personal practice and learn from experience. Participate in education of palliative care professionals as appropriate. Professional Responsibility
referral system, gathering activity data and overseeing completion of appropriate documentation by bereavement support staff and volunteers. Ensure that practice meets the minimum standards as set out in the bereavement policy. Administer all correspondence and communications which have been self-generated. Co-ordinate bereavement related events, working closely with colleagues and encourage active participation in these events by staff and volunteers. Volunteer Management Work closely with the Principal Social Worker to identify and recruit bereavement support volunteers Organise and ensure delivery of initial and on-going training of all bereavement staff and volunteers in line with current bereavement standards Supervise volunteers’ work, by organising and providing formal supervision 1:1 to meet the needs of each individual volunteer, and to provide informal support as appropriate, intervening as necessary to ensure safety of volunteers and clients Patient /Family Contact Work with a small case-load of complex and ‘high risk’ bereaved people, as required. Assess bereavement needs of individuals referred to the service and refer on as appropriate. Education and Governance related Activities Promote bereavement issues and provide support in the hospice in a variety of as need arises, including induction and education programmes. Contribute to, and collaborate with, Charity-wide initiatives on bereavement and to feedback bereavement research and best practice standards to the hospice Develop awareness of external resources and developments within bereavement and network as appropriate within the Charity, the Region and the Palliative and Supportive Care Networks. Adopt a reflective approach to personal practice and learn from experience. Participate in education of palliative care professionals as appropriate. Professional Responsibility