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United Kingdom, Edinburgh 47698.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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Job Description
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain. The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time. We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
Job Responsibility
Support children and young people diagnosed with cancer in our Scotland Team
Deliver the highest quality support tailored to the needs of the children and young people and their families using a needs based assessment framework
Be part of a close-knit Young Lives vs Cancer social work team, working with an established NHS multi-disciplinary team and services in the community
Requirements
A recognised Social Worker qualification and current registration with Social Work England/ Scottish Social Services Council/Social Care Wales/Northern Ireland Social Care Council
Experience working with children, young people and their families/carers in a social care setting
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment, ideally in an NHS setting
Sound knowledge of child and young people development
An understanding of the impact of serious illness for children, young people and their families
Excellent interpersonal skills
What we offer
Flexible working
Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you