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We’re looking for a Social Worker to support children and young people diagnosed with cancer in our South West 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.
Job Responsibility:
Support children and young people diagnosed with cancer
Help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer
Remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing
Challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people
Highlight gaps and campaign for change
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