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Join Young Lives vs Cancer as a Social Worker and make a life-changing impact for children and young people diagnosed with cancer.
Overview
Salary
£38834
Location
Bristol, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Young Lives vs Cancer is an organisation dedicated to supporting children and young people diagnosed with cancer. Our work not only focuses on the medical aspect but we also address the emotional and practical impacts of cancer. We fight for policy changes and strive to fill in gaps in the system, making our mission truly rewarding for both the patients we support and our team.
Role Summary
- Work as a part of the South West Team alongside NHS multi-disciplinary teams and community services.
- Providing tailored support using a needs-based assessment framework.
- The role involves home and hospital-based work.
- This is a maternity-cover contract for up to 1 year, offering flexibility in scheduling beyond the typical 9 to 5.
Role Requirements
- You must have a recognised Social Worker qualification and current registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
- Experience in a social care setting with children, young people, and their families is required.
- Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment, preferably within an NHS setting, is necessary.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours, wellbeing days, a generous annual leave allowance, and great family/caring leave entitlements.
- An enhanced pension scheme and access to our employee savings scheme.
Additional Information
- Role requires a criminal record check and is subject to Social Work Registration.
- We encourage diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from minoritised communities.
Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
The organisation - Why they are exciting: Young Lives vs Cancer is dedicated to supporting children and young people diagnosed with cancer. We challenge systems and policies, highlight gaps, and campaign for change to ensure a better future for these young lives. Our work is not just medical; it encompasses the emotional and practical impacts of cancer, making our mission life-changing both for the patients and our team.
The role - what the role entails: As a Social Worker, you will be part of our South West Team, working closely with NHS multi-disciplinary teams and community services. This role involves both home and hospital-based work, providing tailored support using a needs-based assessment framework. The position is a maternity cover contract for up to 1 year, offering both part-time and full-time hours with flexibility in scheduling beyond the typical 9 to 5.
Job requirements - any requirements mentioned: Candidates must have a recognised Social Worker qualification and current registration with Social Work England or equivalent. Experience in a social care setting with children, young people, and their families, as well as experience in a multi-disciplinary environment, preferably within an NHS setting, is essential.
Benefits - if any benefits mentioned: We offer flexible working hours, wellbeing days, a generous annual leave allowance, great family/caring leave entitlements, an enhanced pension, and access to our employee savings scheme.
Additional Information: This role requires a criminal record check and is subject to Social Work Registration. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from minoritised communities.
