At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide emotional support to parents affected by cancer in a flexible, informal setting.
- Company: Join the Cancer Fund for Children, a leader in supporting young lives impacted by cancer.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work in a supportive team, and make a real difference in people's lives.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and making meaningful connections in the community.
- Why this job: Be part of a compassionate team helping families navigate the challenges of cancer.
- Qualifications: Empathy, strong communication skills, and a passion for supporting others.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
Cancer Fund for Children has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Parental Cancer Support Specialist to join our Community Therapeutic Team in NI. Cancer Fund for Children has over 30 years’ experience delivering support and services to children, teenagers and young adults impacted by cancer. We are recruiting a full-time Parental Cancer Support Specialist to operate in Northern Ireland (Belfast-based with regional remit) on a one‑year fixed term secondment.
As a Parental Cancer Support Specialist, you will primarily provide support to parents with cancer or their partners, and extend support to parents who have children with cancer when needed. Using our informal therapeutic approach model, you will respond to parents as and when needed to provide social and emotional support, at times and places that best suit them, with flexibility to deliver one‑off interventions or a programme of support.
If you are interested, we would love to hear from you. This job closes at 5.00pm on Thursday 2nd April.
Parental Cancer Support Specialist – Community Therapeutic Team NI in Belfast employer: Northern Ireland Cancer Fund For Children
Cancer Fund for Children is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of families affected by cancer. With over 30 years of experience, we provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside a flexible working culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and the families we serve. Joining our Belfast-based Community Therapeutic Team means being part of a passionate community committed to delivering vital support where it is needed most.
Contact Details:
Northern Ireland Cancer Fund For Children Recruitment Team
