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Young Lives vs Cancer

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United Kingdom , Newcastle

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38834.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our Newcastle Team supporting children and young people diagnosed with cancer. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality support tailored to the needs of the children and young people and their families. The work we do is rewarding but also complex and demanding. You will 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. This role is predominantly site-based with an element of occasional working from home as agreed with the line manager. Your contractual base will be both Home and Hospital.

Job Responsibility:

  • Supporting children and young people diagnosed with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer
  • Remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing
  • Deliver high quality social work support to promote the best outcomes for children, young people and families

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, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Great family/caring leave entitlements
  • Enhanced pension
  • Access to our employee savings scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 10, 2026

Expiration:
May 24, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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