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Social Worker
Social Worker
Social Worker
Posted 3 months ago
- Ely, Cambridgeshire
- Any
- External
Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. Well stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
£30,457 (£38,072 FTE)
28 Hours
Permanent
Hybrid working between home and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
Closing date 28th July
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like its 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. Thats 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join the team, working 28 hours per week.
Young lives vs Cancer is open to and in support of flexible working. We currently use a hybrid working model. This role falls under the hybrid - variable category. This role is part home, part site based (your contractual base will be both Home and Addenbrookes Hospital). You will have the opportunity to work remotely / from home within the parameters of our hybrid working arrangements. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at the interview stage.
The office-based working will be at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, to provide support to children and young people (0-24 years, with a focus on over 13s) diagnosed with cancer and leukaemia, and their families.
This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application an enhanced criminal record check will be completed. This role is also subject to a Social Worker Registration.
WHAT DO I NEED?
Our work is rewarding but also complex and demanding; you will need to be resourceful and resilient. You will work closely with our supportive Young Lives vs Cancer team, an established NHS multi-disciplinary team and with services in the community.
You will have:
Current Social Work England Registration
Experience of working with children, young people and their families/carers in a social care setting.
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Knowledge of child and young people development.
An understanding of the impact of serious illness for children, young people and families.
All applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of child welfare and safeguarding
WHAT WILL I GAIN?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, youll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Heres how we do it:
Flexible working: were open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you
from catching up on training to going for a walk
Generous annual leave allowance
Great family/caring leave entitlements
Enhanced pension
Access to our employee savings scheme
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation
or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We dont just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
Were on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we arent there yet, and were passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
ACCESSIBILITY
Were committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
You may have experience of the following: Family Support Practitioner, Social Worker, Support Adviser, Care Coordinator, Support Officer, Care Practitioner, Social Care Worker, Wellbeing Officer, etc.
REF-215 228
JBRP1_UKTJ
£30,457 (£38,072 FTE)
28 Hours
Permanent
Hybrid working between home and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
Closing date 28th July
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like its 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. Thats 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join the team, working 28 hours per week.
Young lives vs Cancer is open to and in support of flexible working. We currently use a hybrid working model. This role falls under the hybrid - variable category. This role is part home, part site based (your contractual base will be both Home and Addenbrookes Hospital). You will have the opportunity to work remotely / from home within the parameters of our hybrid working arrangements. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at the interview stage.
The office-based working will be at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, to provide support to children and young people (0-24 years, with a focus on over 13s) diagnosed with cancer and leukaemia, and their families.
This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application an enhanced criminal record check will be completed. This role is also subject to a Social Worker Registration.
WHAT DO I NEED?
Our work is rewarding but also complex and demanding; you will need to be resourceful and resilient. You will work closely with our supportive Young Lives vs Cancer team, an established NHS multi-disciplinary team and with services in the community.
You will have:
Current Social Work England Registration
Experience of working with children, young people and their families/carers in a social care setting.
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Knowledge of child and young people development.
An understanding of the impact of serious illness for children, young people and families.
All applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of child welfare and safeguarding
WHAT WILL I GAIN?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, youll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Heres how we do it:
Flexible working: were open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you
from catching up on training to going for a walk
Generous annual leave allowance
Great family/caring leave entitlements
Enhanced pension
Access to our employee savings scheme
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation
or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We dont just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
Were on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we arent there yet, and were passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
ACCESSIBILITY
Were committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
You may have experience of the following: Family Support Practitioner, Social Worker, Support Adviser, Care Coordinator, Support Officer, Care Practitioner, Social Care Worker, Wellbeing Officer, etc.
REF-215 228
JBRP1_UKTJ