Social Worker - Leeds, United Kingdom - Young Lives vs Cancer

Young Lives vs Cancer
Young Lives vs Cancer
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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Type:
Hybrid - part home, part site


Location:
Leeds - Leeds Hospital


Contract Type:
Temporary


Contract Length: 12 months


Hours per week: 35


Salary:
£36,963 (FTE)


Closing Date: 17 September 2023


Interview dates start from: 22 September 2023

When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family.

Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to.


At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help children and young people and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them.

Join us and your skills will make a real difference to the lives of young cancer patients.


About the role


This role is a temporary post for 12 months, working with Teens and Young Adults, providing an efficient and effective service to children, young people and families diagnosed with cancer.

This will include delivering services in line with the organisation's service specifications and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team across health and social care.


Key duties include:
To complete individual needs-based assessments, identifying levels of need and risks
To identify a support plan and review at regular intervals consistent with service standards and outcome measurements
To work in partnership with young people and their families, and the MDT to meet their support needs
Young Lives vs Cancer is open to and in support of flexible working. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at interview stage with you. This role is a hybrid role, working both from home and in Leeds hospital.


We would love to hear from you if you have:
A recognised social work qualification
Experience of working supporting children, teens or young adults in a social care environment
Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
High ability to reflect within your day to day practice
Experience of case triage, assessing risk, and managing high caseloads with changeable priorities.


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.


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.


What we offer


In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual and family/ caring leave entitlements, enhanced pension and employee savings scheme.

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.


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.


You may also have experience in the following: Qualified Social Worker, Social Work, Social Care, NHS, Charity, Young Peoples Social Worker, Child Development, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.


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