Youth Group Worker

CancerCare North Lancashire and South Lakeland; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare charity is seeking a passionate Youth Group Worker in Lancaster to support children and young people impacted by cancer and bereavement. This role requires delivering a peer-led support model designed to foster emotional resilience, social skills, and confidence. You will empower young people to help shape programs and support their peers. Flexible hours include evening work and occasional weekends. DBS clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people affected by cancer and bereavement.
• Deliver a peer-led support model to foster emotional resilience.
• Empower young voices to shape programmes and support each other.

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Youth Group Worker to join our team at CancerCare. This role supports children and young people affected by cancer, bereavement, and sudden or traumatic loss. You will help deliver a peer-led support model built on five years of action research, fostering emotional resilience, social skills, and confidence among the young people we serve.

Young voices are central to this service; you will empower them to shape our programmes, support each other, and develop their leadership in peer support settings.

Hours: 15 hours per week covering two evenings per week. Occasional weekends required. Daytime shifts in school holidays

Please download an application form and return it to [e-mail] with your CV.

This appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance and suitable references being received.