Job Summary
The purpose of the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) and Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity (BWHC) TYA Cancer Youth Support Coordinator (YSC) is to work as part of the TYA cancer service to provide age appropriate activities and support to facilitate cognitive, social and emotional development and wellbeing of young people with cancer aged 16-24 years.
The role will involve working in adult and TYA specific clinical areas at the Primary Treatment Centre (PTC) in Bristol, as well as some non-hospital settings e.g. for peer support activities.
The post holder will work closely with TYA colleagues in the Designated Hospitals across the Southwest region, providing remote support and advice.
The post holder will work Monday to Friday, this may include some evenings.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- The purpose of the TCT and BWHC TYA Cancer YSC role is to work as part of the TYA Cancer service to provide age appropriate support to young people 16-24 years with cancer, from the point of concern up to two years after their active treatment for cancer has ended.
- The role will involve working with a range of clinical and non-clinical teams at the PTC, TYA Designated Hospitals and in the community in the Southwest region.
- Taking appropriate referrals from clinical staff and identifying appropriate individual, group and peer-support activities to meet the needs of young people.
- This programme of work will be offered directly, digitally through activities to facilitate cognitive, social and emotional development of the young people, to their benefit and to inform regional and national practice and the work of Teenage Cancer Trust.
- You will be responsible for the effective collection, management and reporting of accurate and timely data to understand the support needs of young people and how your role fits into meeting these.
- Work alongside the other members of the TYA specialist team and wider Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) in supporting TYA patients through their transition, into and out of the service.o Contribute to the development and use of communication technologies to meet the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- A diploma level 3 or above in Youth Work (JNC) or a Youth Work qualification at level 3 or above, alongside significant knowledge of youth work theory and practice, and significant youth work experience including leading projects/teams
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Membership/registration with a youth worker group
- Training relevant to area of work e.g. youth participation, professional boundaries, risk management, advanced communication skills, Mental Health First Aid
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people in a youth work setting or equivalent
- Experience of working with vulnerable young adults considering any safeguarding issues
- Awareness of safeguarding law and effective disclosure management
- Clear understanding of personal accountability especially regarding non-hospital-based working
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
- Basic understanding of cancer services within the NHS/healthcare setting
- Demonstrate an understanding of health promotion
- Knowledge of the National Youth Agency ethical and professional code
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people, preferably in a health or social care setting, or with complex health needs
- Budget management experience
- Experience of undertaking risk assessment
- Basic knowledge of cancer related medical terminology
- Experience in project work involving youth participation/engagement
- Experience of organising and running a range of youth-focussed activities including residential and non-residential group and peer support activities
Aptitudes
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Emotionally resilient, clear personal and professional boundaries and understanding of risks in this role
- Confident of own knowledge, aware of learning needs, seeks guidance as appropriate
- Ability to influence and motivate people
- Ability to work flexibly according to role need
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate sensitive/confidential information with staff, patients and relatives
- Effective motivational techniques and negotiation skills
- Evidence of organisational skills
- Problem-solving approach
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team
- Appropriately assertive, able to listen to others views, supportive of others
- Uses initiative, and able to explain own decisions
- Possess good IT skills
- Ability to critically evaluate the effectiveness of role/activities and willing to adapt accordingly, takes an innovative approach
- Act in a professional and respectful manner
Desirable
- Knowledge or skills that will contribute to post e.g. creative, music, physical activity, communication technology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 05 May 2026
