Young People's Community Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established Social Care Team at Southampton General Hospital who provide services and support to children, teenagers and young adults with cancer.

Young People's Community Worker Responsibilities:

You will be expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism and provide day to day support for teenagers, young adults and their families. You will provide practical, emotional and financial support via direct contact with young people and families, completing registrations and grant applications, using our assessment process and providing information and assistance with accessing appropriate services. This role will also have a particular focus on supporting young people with their education & employment opportunities. You will hold a case load, maintaining case records according to Services Standards and contribute to collecting and presenting data for reports and evaluations.

Young People's Community Worker Requirements:

We are looking for someone who has the confidence and empathy to meet with young people and families when they are experiencing great distress. You will also be highly organised and efficient. You will be able to facilitate groups to encourage peer support and have experience of working with young people and families.

What we offer:

We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join us and help improve the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families. We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with CLIC Sargent.

CLIC Sargent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About CLIC Sargent:

Today, 12 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children, young people and their families, offering them care and support every step of the way. You can be a part of helping them live their life to the full.

Location: Southampton - Southampton General Hospital, SO16 6YD

Job type: Part Time, Temporary Fixed Term Contract Up to 12 months mat cover, 28 hours per week

Salary: £31,093 (FTE)

Benefits: In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement & pension scheme

Closing Date: 4 December 2019
Interview Date: 10 December 2019

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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