The Health Agency is recruiting for a Cancer Support Worker
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 26th May 2021
The Health Agency is looking to recruit a Cancer Support Worker to join their team.
The Health Agency is looking to recruit a Cancer Support Worker to join their team and support the delivery of the Westerhaven Cancer Information and Support Centre.
The Health Agency is a community led organisation and a registered charity. They address local health inequalities by working to improve the life circumstances that cause poor health in the community. They try to reduce the severity of health and social consequences of inequalities, help individuals and communities resist the effects of inequality on health and wellbeing and encourage collective action that will strengthen local democracy in Wester Hailes.
The post holder must have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people affected by cancer and long-term conditions and have highly effective interpersonal skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis and with organisations.
Job applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds. The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 2 June 2021.
Find out more and how to apply (this link will take you away from our website).
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