Job Description

AN APPLICATION FORM AND SATISFACTORY DBS ARE BOTH REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE. CLOSING DATE 31.10.25

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Youth Group Facilitator 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.

About You

You bring a strong background in youth engagement and a genuine commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces for vulnerable children and young people. You are confident managing both projects and people, with particular experience in emotional wellbeing and group work.

You will become a key member of the CancerCare team, collaborating with others in our Youth Team to deliver sessions at our partners centre in Barrow (St Mary's Community Hub).

Working Pattern

One x 2-hour evening group session per week delivering Re-Fresh, our peer support group for young people aged 12-17 years old in Barrow. The balance of your hours to be used for administration, notes, preparing and planning for sessions. Days and times are negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

In conjunction with the young people, plan, deliver and develop children's and youth services, including activities like games, arts, sports, and wellbeing sessions for groups of young people aged 12 - 17 in Barrow. Facilitate group and one-to-one discussions around wellbeing and emotional support Lead peer support groups and youth panels, empowering young people to shape service delivery, contribute to decision making and have a platform for their views, feeding this information into the Youth Group Leader in Morecambe/Lancaster. Build relationships with other organisations for signposting and collaborative opportunities for CYP Monitor attendance and engagement, capturing outcomes using our internal database Ensure safeguarding protocols are followed and risk assessments are conducted for all activities Collect feedback from young people and families to help evaluate and improve services Support wider outreach through community events and school engagement in partnership with our Engagement & Development Team Shape future youth provision at CancerCare and work to develop and support wider initiatives

Meetings & Additional Duties

Attend regular staff meetings and training sessions so occasional travel between sites is required. Participate in monthly supervision with the Head of Development & Engagement Carry out other duties as required by the Executive Leadership Team

Person Specification

Essential:

Proven experience working with children and young people, including mentoring or group facilitation Ability to build rapport and motivate diverse young people Understanding of the challenges faced by CYP today Team player with initiative and a passion for inclusive practice Skilled in creating safe, supportive, and engaging environments Commitment to personal development Flexible availability (evenings, weekends, school holidays)

Desirable:

Experience in the voluntary or third sector First Aid certification Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Why Join CancerCare?

Make a tangible difference in young people's lives Join a compassionate and collaborative team Access to ongoing training and development opportunities

How to apply

Please download an application form at https://cancercare.org.uk/careers and return it to hr@cancercare.org.uk

Closing date 31 October 2025.

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

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 8,193.00 per year

Expected hours: 12 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have proven experience of working with children and young people, including mentoring or group facilitation? Are you able to work at least one evening per week and occasional weekends?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/10/2025
Reference ID: Youth Group Facilitator