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Join Young Lives vs Cancer as a Social Worker to provide crucial support to young cancer patients and their families, and be part of a mission-driven work environment dedicated to bringing change.
Overview
Salary
£38834
Location
Glasgow, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Young Lives vs Cancer is a compassionate charity dedicated to supporting children and young individuals diagnosed with cancer and their families. Our work is exciting as we provide strength and help during challenging times and greatly influence the journey of young cancer patients.
Role Summary
- Providing high-quality social work support tailored to the individual needs of children and young people diagnosed with cancer and their families.
- Work primarily at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Glasgow, with flexibility to work from home. Collaborate with NHS services and community resources to deliver effective support.
Role Requirements
- Must hold a recognised Social Worker qualification and be currently registered with one of the UK's social work bodies (Social Work England, Scottish Social Services Council, Social Care Wales, or Northern Ireland Social Care Council).
- Experience in a social care setting with children, young people, and their families is essential.
- Applicants should have a thorough understanding of child and young people development and the impacts of serious illness on families.
Benefits
- A supportive work environment with flexible working hours, wellbeing days, a generous annual leave allowance, enhanced pension, and an employee savings scheme.
Diversity and Inclusion
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially from minoritised communities.
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we are dedicated to supporting children, young people, and their families as they navigate the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Our mission is to provide strength and support during these incredibly tough times, and you can be a crucial part of our efforts.
The Role: We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our team in Glasgow. This role involves providing high-quality social work support tailored to the individual needs of children and young people diagnosed with cancer and their families. The position is based predominantly at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Glasgow, with some flexibility to work from home. This role is integral to our multidisciplinary team, working closely with NHS services and community resources to deliver effective support.
Job Requirements: Candidates must hold a recognised Social Worker qualification and be currently registered with one of the UK's social work bodies (Social Work England, Scottish Social Services Council, Social Care Wales, or Northern Ireland Social Care Council). Experience in a social care setting with children, young people, and their families is essential, as is experience in a multi-disciplinary environment, ideally within the NHS. Applicants should have a thorough understanding of child and young people development and the impacts of serious illness on families.
Benefits: Young Lives vs Cancer offers a supportive work environment with benefits including flexible working hours, wellbeing days, a generous annual leave allowance, enhanced pension, and access to an employee savings scheme. More details on our comprehensive benefits package can be found on our website.
Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, particularly those from minoritised communities. We are dedicated to anti-oppressive practices and removing barriers in our recruitment process to reflect the diversity of the families we support.
