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We are seeking a capable and experienced Social Worker to join our client’s Hospice/Palliative Care Unit based in Hackney, East London. This role is within easy reach of TfL and National Rail services
This is a full-time role, salary (£40,448-£47,965)

The Hospice comprises an Inpatient Unit (two 17 bed wards including respite beds), Community Palliative Care, Day services and various therapies including a volunteer led Empowered living team helping patients self manage their condition and maintain independence.
Services are provided for people with cancer and other life threatening illnesses and for their significant others.
Patients are admitted for assessment, symptom control, terminal care, rehabilitation, respite care and medical interventions from the catchment areas of East London and the city.
You will liaise with the multi-disciplinary team in order to assess and agree support for the patient, carers and families and help plan for the safe discharge of patients to appropriate community settings, liaising with community agencies where needed to activate community resources.

Person requirements:
Qualified Social Worker with full Social Work England registration.
Minimum of two year’s post-registration experience.
Experience in a palliative care setting desirable.
A strong communicator who is able to communicate with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
Ability to make judgments and decisions with confidence.
Ability to cope in stressful situations, prioritise and manage own caseload.

The additional benefits of working for this organisation include:
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
A private pension scheme or continuation of NHS pension if applicable
A money back scheme on treatments (dental, opticians etc)
‘cycle to work’ ‘scheme; helping you commute and keep fit for less
EAP (employee assistance programme) – support given for stress, financial issues, mental health issues

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Oncology & Palliative Care staff including Social Workers.
As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of Palliative Care Social Work role places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.
We are also able to provide reasonably priced professional local staff accommodation for applicants who may be considering relocation for any of our positions.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com