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Social Worker

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne 38834.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted July 04, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

Deliver high quality social work support to promote the best outcomes for the children, young people and families we work with

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
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Great family/caring leave entitlements
  • Enhanced pension
  • Access to our employee savings scheme
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