Child & Family Cancer Support Lead - Programme Impact

Le Meas Executive Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC Cancer Support Centres is seeking a Child & Family Cancer Support Lead/Liaison to provide operational leadership for the programme in Dublin, with travel to other ARC centres. You will support delivery, development, evaluation and sustainability of family-focused psychosocial services.

The role requires professional qualification in a health, social care or therapeutic field and at least 3 years' post-qualification experience with children and families. Driving is required.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in a relevant health, social care or therapeutic discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience with children, families and young people.
• Experience coordinating services, programmes, or caseloads.
• Experience of safeguarding practice and child protection procedures.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience in oncology, palliative care, bereavement or family support services.
• Experience in a charity or not-for-profit setting.
• Full clean driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals, assessments, triage and support pathways.
• Manage programme delivery, service demand and waiting lists.
• Provide information, emotional support and signposting to services.
• Support access to internal and external resources for families.
• Coordinate Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Teen Talk and related interventions.
• Maintain safeguarding oversight in line with policies.
• Ensure records are maintained in GDPR-compliant form.
• Build relationships with healthcare providers, schools and partners.
• Monitor outcomes and contribute to evaluation and reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Trauma-informed practice

Safeguarding knowledge

GDPR awareness

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Education

Professional qualification in a health/social care/therapeutic discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

ARC Cancer Support Centres is seeking a Child & Family Cancer Support Lead/Liaison to provide operational leadership for the programme in Dublin, with travel to other ARC centres. You will support delivery, development, evaluation and sustainability of family-focused psychosocial services.

The role requires professional qualification in a health, social care or therapeutic field and at least 3 years' post-qualification experience with children and families. Driving is required.