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We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Social Worker to support children and young people diagnosed with cancer in our Liverpool Team. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality support tailored to the needs of the children and young people and their families using a needs based assessment framework. 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 across Liverpool and Merseyside.
Job Responsibility:
Work in partnership with families to provide in-person and remote support to children and young people (0-24 years) diagnosed with cancer, and their families
Provide practical and emotional support to mitigate the impact of a cancer diagnosis and provide support during the cancer journey via expert, needs-led interventions
Work closely with colleagues across our local NHS multi-disciplinary teams and other professionals in the community
Ensure the voice of young cancer patients and their families are included in your work at all opportunities and take an active role in amplifying their voices internally and externally
Be an active team member, regularly attending team meetings and contributing to shared learning and development
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