Social Worker (Birmingham)

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker with Demonstrable post-qualifying Social Work experience to join our Birmingham Team supporting children and young people diagnosed with cancer. This role is part home, part site-based. Your contractual base will be both Home and Birmingham Children's Hospital. You will also work at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. This role is subject to a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

Deliver high quality social work support to promote the best outcomes for the children, young people and families we work with; Work within a close-knit Young Lives vs Cancer social work team alongside an established NHS multi-disciplinary team and community services; Actively engage with the work of the charity and welcome opportunities to get involved

Requirements

A recognised Social Worker qualification and current registration with Social Work England/Scottish Social Services Council/Social Care Wales/Northern Ireland Social Care Council; Demonstrable post-qualifying Social Work experience working with children, young people and their families/carers in a social care setting; Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment, ideally in an NHS setting; Sound knowledge of child and young people development; An understanding of the impact of serious illness for children, young people and their families; Excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

Flexible working; Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days (four days a year); Generous annual leave allowance; Great family/caring leave entitlements; Enhanced pension; Access to employee savings scheme