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Join Young Lives vs Cancer as an experienced Social Worker: Make a difference for young cancer patients and their families whilst enjoying personal growth and flexible work hours
Overview
Salary
£38072
Location
Leeds, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Young Lives vs Cancer supports children and young people dealing with a cancer diagnosis, offering emotional and practical help, ensuring their voices are heard and needs met.
Role Summary
- Provide tailored support to children and young people affected by cancer, in collaboration with NHS and community services.
- Based mainly at Leeds General Infirmary and St James’ Hospital.
- Occasional home working available.
Role Requirements
- A recognised qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England or equivalent bodies.
- Experience in a social care setting with children/young people and their families.
- Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment, preferably within the NHS.
- Understanding of child & young people development and impacts of serious illness on families.
Benefits
- Working in an inclusive organisation, reflecting the diverse communities served.
- Opportunities for flexible working hours and personal development.
- Generous annual leave allowance, enhanced pension, employee savings scheme and Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Aiming for an inclusive organisation reflecting the diverse communities served.
- Actively seeking applications from all backgrounds.
- Provision of reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process to support applicants from different needs.
Young Lives vs Cancer is dedicated to supporting children and young people diagnosed with cancer. We aim to help them and their families manage both the emotional and practical challenges of the disease. Our mission is to ensure that their voices are heard and their unique needs are met, providing the right care and support when it is most needed.
About the role: We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our team in Leeds. This role involves working closely with children and young people affected by cancer, providing tailored support in collaboration with NHS teams and community services. The position is based predominantly at Leeds General Infirmary and St James’ Hospital, with some flexibility for occasional home working as agreed with the management.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will hold a recognized Social Worker qualification and be currently registered with Social Work England or equivalent bodies. Experience in a social care setting with children, young people, and their families is essential, as is experience in a multi-disciplinary environment, preferably within the NHS. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of child and young people development and the impacts of serious illness on families.
Benefits: As part of Young Lives vs Cancer, you will be supported and valued, with opportunities for flexible working hours and personal growth. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, enhanced pension, and access to an employee savings scheme. Additionally, we provide Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days to focus on personal development.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: We strive to be an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to equality and actively seek applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process are provided to support applicants with different needs.
