Social Worker – Newcastle (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our Newcastle Team supporting children and young people diagnosed with cancer.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality social work support to promote the best outcomes for children, young people and families.
• Work as part of the close‑knit Young Lives vs Cancer social work team with the NHS multi‑disciplinary team and community services.
• Engage with the work of the charity and support opportunities to get involved.
• Operate on a predominantly site‑based schedule with occasional working from home, as agreed with the line manager.
• Comply with the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 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 working in a multi‑disciplinary environment, ideally in an NHS setting.
• Sound knowledge of child and young people development.
• Understanding of the impact of serious illness on children, young people and families.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Resourceful, resilient and positive attitude with an ability to embrace difference.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours outside of 9–5.
• Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days – four days a year to focus on personal learning and development.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Family and caring leave entitlements.
• Enhanced pension.
• Access to employee savings scheme.

We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

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