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Social Worker
Job Type
Temporary
Region
South West
Salary
Location
£36,963
Posted Date
25 September 2023
Plymouth
Closing Date
15 October 2023
We are looking for a Social Worker to join our South West Team supporting children and young people (0-24 years) diagnosed with cancer. The South West Team provides services within a large geographical area covering, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Devon, Plymouth, Cornwall, Bath and Bristol.
The role:
This is a maternity cover post and is 35 hours per week with Hybrid-variable working arrangements. You will work from home, the Derriford Hospital in Plymouth and the Treliske Hospital in Truro. You will provide a direct social work service to children and young people aged 0 to 24 years in Treliske and aged 0 to 16 years in Derriford.
Young Lives vs Cancer is open to and in support of flexible working. We are currently defining our approach to hybrid working and how to provide some face to face social work across the South West. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at interview stage with you.
We'd love to hear from you if you have...
- A current Social Work England registration
- Experience 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.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- It is desirable that you have experience working in an NHS setting.
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, established NHS multi-disciplinary teams, other cancer charities and with services in the community.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Diversity declaration
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation.
We are committed to taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and creating equitable opportunities for all. We are passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation, as well as reflective of the diverse children and young people we support. Click here to find out more about our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.
The interview date is planned for Thursday 26th October 2023 at The Cove Macmillan Cancer Support Centre, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro.
What we offer
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, enhanced pension and employee savings scheme. To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website:
https://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/careers/our-benefits/
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, sex, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. At Young Lives vs Cancer, we do not just accept difference — we value it, we celebrate it, we nurture it, and we thrive off it. We positively welcome your application irrespective of your background.
We are on a journey, and if you join us, you will be part of a community that is committed make a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer.
Young Lives vs Cancer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
To arrange an informal chat, please contact Rachel Banks, South West Team Manager, on 07771 502 735 or Rachel.Banks@younglivesvscancer.org.uk
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