SOCIAL WORKER

Job Description

Job Type: Hybrid - part home, part siteLocation: Plymouth Hospitals NHS TrustContract Type: TemporaryContract Length: Up to 12 months maternity coverHours per week: 35Salary: £36,963Closing Date: 15 October 2023Interview dates start from: 26 October 2023When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer life is turned upside down – for them and their family. Fear, isolation, extreme money worries, not knowing where to turn – this is the reality for many.At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help children, young people and families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. You could be a part of the team making it happen.The roleThis 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 andyoung people aged 0 to 24 years in Treliske and aged 0 to 16 years in Derriford.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.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 bediscussed at interview stage with you.Wed 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 declarationAt 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 totaking 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.AccessibilityWe 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 offerIn 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 expectsall staff to share this commitment.You may have experience of the following: Qualified Social Worker, Social Work, Social Care, NHS, Charity, Young Peoples Social Worker, Child Development, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.REF-208 440