Social Worker/Cancer Navigator

16 hours ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Redkite Full time
  • Make a real difference to families facing childhood cancer
  • Permanent full-time position with 3 days in office 2 days WfH
  • Benefits include not-for-profit salary packaging, 5 days additional leave and discounts

About Redkite and Cancer Hub:

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the whole family. In the daunting and unpredictable experience that follows diagnosis, a child needs as much stability and support from their family as possible. Redkite is a lifeline for families, providing real emotional, financial and practical support. Because holding it together when your child's life is in question can feel impossible.

Cancer Hub is a digital one stop shop helping families impacted by cancer (with children aged 0-25) more easily access the practical and emotional support they need. Cancer Hub is a collaboration between Canteen, Camp Quality and Redkite. The successful candidate will be employed by Redkite but will work within the Cancer Hub and will predominantly focus on supporting Redkite families.

The role:

As a Cancer Navigator, you will work with family members to develop a tailored plan and connect them to the service(s) that best meet their needs. Where required, the Navigators will advocate for the meeting of those needs and assist with coordinating the actions of multiple treatment and support providers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high quality, evidence-based cancer navigation support to young people and families impacted by cancer.
  • Actively participate in psychosocial review meetings, communicating changes, challenges and needs associated with each service user and their family.
  • Utilising a case management approach with practical support methods to facilitate referrals and other supports.
  • Identify and contribute to key stakeholder relationships to ensure young people and families receive access to the support that best meets their needs.
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, share practice through teaching and learning opportunities
  • Contribute to team projects and overall development of the service.

Due to the nature of Redkite and Cancer Hubs work, you will be required to (very) occasionally work weekends and evenings. Advance notice will be given when this is the case, and Redkite does have a Time off in Lieu policy for taking leave as agreed with the supervising manager.

About you:

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills & experience:

  • Demonstrated experience in delivering case management and/or clinical intervention within child, youth or health focused settings will be highly regarded
  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work
  • Experience creating and maintaining relationships with sector partners such as hospitals, health and community services, education and not-for-profit professionals.
  • Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing safety plans.
  • Knowledge of child protection legislation and mandatory reporting.
  • Experience with working in a multi-disciplinary team, liaising with staff from different departments (internal and external) and working within a remote team.
  • Demonstrated skills in decision making, problem solving, negotiation and crisis management
  • Outstanding communication skills and a natural ability to connect
  • A compassionate values-based approach

For 40 years we have had a single purpose: to be a lifeline for families facing their child's cancer. When you work for Redkite, you are part of a highly skilled, driven and experienced team who are determined to make sure that no matter where a family lives in Australia, they can receive Redkite support. We also offer the following staff benefits:

  • Salary Packaging to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Access to discounts and special offers on a range of goods and services
  • Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling and other resources to support your mental wellbeing
  • Leave benefits including leave purchase scheme, Redkite Wellbeing Days and paid time off between Christmas and New Year
  • Regular opportunities to enhance your physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace

To apply:

If you're keen to join a compassionate and collaborative team making a real difference, apply now. Attach your resume and cover letter telling us why you'd make a great fit.

We'll be checking applications as they come in, so don't delay.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are warmly encouraged to apply.

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Redkite is committed to child safety. We follow clear and transparent recruitment practices which include; references, interviews and Working with Children & National Police Checks relevant to the state in which staff will be employed. At every stage of the recruitment process we undertake thorough screening to ensure that anyone that joins the team aligns with our values and our commitment to child safety.Redkite acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. Redkite is committed to ongoing learning about the individual needs of our families. We strive to create a respectful and inclusive space for people of all cultures and identities.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Role TypeCompany Overview

For 40 years we have had a single purpose: to be a lifeline for families facing their child's cancer. When you work for Redkite, you are part of a highly skilled, driven and experienced team who are determined to make sure that no matter where a family lives in Australia, they can receive Redkite support.

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