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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.
Our client 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
Their work is rewarding but also complex and demanding; you will need to be resourceful and resilient.
They are looking for a social work qualified experienced people manager to take responsibility for operational management and development of their social work services.
You will ensure that effective services are delivered to children and young people with cancer and their families through the professional supervision of their staff group, working across split sites.
You will have:
• You must hold an appropriate social work qualification.
• Extensive experience of working with children and young people including complex case work and risk assessment and care planning, caseload management and interagency working
• Experience of managing safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults, legislation, procedures and best practice
• Experience of supervising students and / or staff in a Social Care setting
• Experience of delivering support to young people and families via different mediums including individuals, groups and digital delivery.
• A proven ability to manage expectations of key stakeholders including staff and service users
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, the Freeman Hospital and the RVI Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. You will have the opportunity to work remotely / from home within the parameters of their hybrid working arrangements, but the majority of will be at the 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.
Diversity declaration
The organisation 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 their 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 our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy.
Accessibility
They are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout their recruitment process and they’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 the 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. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Location: Newcastle, Hybrid - part home, part site
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week:35
Salary: £46,762 FTE
Closing Date: 29 May 2024
Interview dates start from:6 June 2024
You may also have experience in the following: Social Work Team Lead, Team leader, 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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