Family Support Officer

Job overview

The post holder will work as a member of the GOSH Louis Dundas palliative care team to provide direct practical and financial advice emotional and social support services to patients and their families. A key function of the post will be to advocate for community services and resources on behalf of families and make appropriate and timely referrals to appropriate local services.

Main duties of the job

• To provide practical support advice and assistance to families in line with the agreed LDC Palliative Care team framework for the provision of psychosocial support to the hospital and community.  

• To work directly with families to provide practical support and assistance, alongside the LDC Palliative care team ...