Social Worker

Location: Leeds
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35
Salary: £36,963
Closing Date: 17 April 2024
Interview dates start from: 24 April 2024
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.
They help children and young people (0-25) and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. Join them and your skills will make a real difference to the lives of young cancer patients.
About the role
Post: 2x 35 hour Social Workers
Location: Leeds General infirmary and teaching Hospital
They are looking for two full-time qualified and experienced Social Workers to provide support to children and young people diagnosed with cancer and their families. The roles are permanent, 35 hours per week.
Their work is rewarding but also complex and demanding; you will need to be resourceful and resilient. You will work closely within our supportive team, an established NHS multi-disciplinary team and with services in the community.
Our client 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 falls under the hybrid - variable category. Your contractual base will be both home, Leeds General Infirmary and teaching Hospital, Leeds. You will have the opportunity to work remotely / from home within the parameters of their hybrid working arrangements, but majority of hours will be at hospital base.
This role is subject to an Enhanced level Criminal Record Check. In the event of a successful application a Disclosure report will be sought.
They would love to hear from you if you have:
As well as 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.
• All applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills.
Diversity declaration
They 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 them as an organisation.
They are committed to taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. They particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and creating equitable opportunities for all. They 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 they support. Click here to find out more about their Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy.
Accessibility
They are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout their recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.  Please get in touch with them if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.
What they offer
In return for your commitment, they 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 their website.
If you join them, you will be part of a community that is committed make a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all 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.
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