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Senior Social Worker

ST JOSEPH'S HOSPICE HACKNEY
St Joseph's Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, London E8 4SA
Full-time
26th March 2026
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Senior Social Worker

  • Location
  • St Joesph's Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, London E8 4SA
  • Vacancy Type
  • Permanent/Part Time
  • Department
  • Supportive Care
  • Hours
  • 30 - 37.5 pw
  • Working Pattern
  • TBC
  • Application Deadline
  • Friday, March 27, 2026
  • Job Profile
  • Job Profile document

  • Job Summary

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Social Work Service at St Joseph’s Hospice based in Hackney. As Senior Social Worker you will work as part of committed and creative team, which offers innovative social care interventions and support to people with palliative and end life care needs, and to their families, carers and children.

    The social work team works in collaboration with other clinical professionals and volunteers across all areas of the service; inpatient, outpatient and community. The team includes social workers, a dedicated carers service lead and welfare benefits lead. In addition to clinical case work and line management responsibilities, the Senior Social Worker deputises for the Social Work Manager in their absence providing cover for day-to-day operational matters

    We are looking for:

    • Post-qualifying experience working in the context of palliative or end of life care or a related area
    • Post-qualifying experience of individual staff management and professional supervision
    • Experience of managing and coordinating complex casework and safeguarding concerns across professional groups and agencies.

    We can offer you:

    • The opportunity to work in an experienced, supportive and dynamic team in palliative social care
    • Professional development opportunities in a specialist palliative care setting
    • Exemplary multi-professional working with a commitment to personalised, holistic care

    The job is based at St Joseph’s. Some local travel is essential. Full support and training will be provided in all aspects of the job by the hospice. There are excellent opportunities for learning and professional development. The post holder will be accountable to the Social Work Manager.

    For further information, please see our attached vacany pack or contact

    Rowena Durant, Social Work Manager onR.Durant@stjh.or.ukor0208 525 6093.