Senior Social Worker
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,536.96 to £62,331.18 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55536.96 - £62331.18 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | St Joesph's Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, London E8 4SA, E84SA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0339-26-0002 |
Summary
Clinical Responsibilities Comprehensive assessment of the psycho-social support needs of patients, carers and families, considering issues of risk and/or safeguarding, with other members of the team. Formulate appropriate interventions to meet client needs with other members of the multi-professional team, the patients personal networks and other community resources. Undertake home visits as required, either alone or with another member of the MDT. Effectively manage a complex caseload. Take responsibility for recognising and addressing the needs of those with mental health problems, learning disabilities, or conditions that may lead to increased vulnerability. Offer advice, support, and information regarding a range of practical issues including care, housing, financial issues. Assist parents to plan for their childrens future when they have a palliative condition, and talk about death and dying. Lead professional responsibility for safeguarding, including referring to adults and childrens statutory services where needed. Maintain knowledge of safeguarding practice and legislation with the view to cascading relevant information to staff. Understanding of the impact of life-threatening illness and disability and their treatment upon individuals and families (both adults and children) and the resources available. Communication Ensure good communication both within and between the department and other hospice teams, and external agencies. Chair/ attend multi-disciplinary or family meetings within the Hospice, as required, to facilitate agreed action plans. Chair/attend the weekly community MDTs. Actively develop relationships with other managers and teams within the organisation to promote work of the team and enhance multi-professional working. Attend/chair regular social work team meetings, bringing updates and developments in the service and wider organisation. Training and Development Develop and provide training/education programmes including on safeguarding, and the role of palliative care Social Work for internal and external audiences. Participate in the induction and orientation of new staff and students on placement from all disciplines. Act as Practice Educator or on-site supervisor for social work students on placement. Managerial Deputise for the Social Work Manager in their absence providing cover for day-to-day operational matters and reporting to the Head of Supportive Care. Line management and supervision of Social Work Assistant. To provide casework support, guidance and advice to members of the social work team. Provision of professional support to safeguarding enablers, act in conjunction with Social Work Manager as safeguarding lead. Personal Development Adhere at all times to Social Work England professional code of practice. Engage in regular supervision.