Why am I needed?
Community is at the heart of everything that we do at Tenovus Cancer Care to help those affected by cancer. Our aim is simple-we want a future that gives anyone affected by cancer, in Wales and beyond, the best access to the treatment and support they need. A future that reduces the impact of cancer, gives people hope and helps them to live their best lives. However, we can’t do this without your help.
Our Advocacy project is about supporting people affected by cancer to have their voices heard. We do this in a number of ways. Where appropriate, we encourage people to speak up for themselves, we also signpost to other organisations that might be better placed to help them and we can refer to Llais, working closely with their Cancer Advocate who can support clients to take forward issues in their cancer care experience.
This is a research and policy based role - Gathering information to include in self-advocacy tools and resources so that people can be empowered to take charge of their situation and speak up for themselves.
What will I be doing?
- Researching existing self-advocacy tools and finding out what could be helpful to people affected by cancer.
- Liaising with our Advice and Advocacy team within Tenovus Cancer Care.
- Liaising with our Policy and Insight team within Tenovus Cancer Care.
- Liaising with the All Wales Cancer Community.
- Collating information into simple, user-friendly documents that people can use to take control of their situation.
What skills do I need?
- Undertaking research to find out what self-advocacy tools would be helpful for people affected by cancer.
- Good attention to detail.
- Good communication.
- Ability to identify relevant information and produce in a way that is simple and easy to understand.
- IT Skills.
How much time do I need to commit?
This role is flexible, it could be done over a few half days for a couple of months, or hours to suit on a weekly basis. Please state what you can do on your application.
What support will I be given?
- Full guidance and support from the Advocacy Lead to complete the short term project.
- Liaison with our wider teams to understand the context of your work.
What benefits can I expect?
- The chance to gain research and admin experience
- The opportunity to develop a range of skills while making a difference to our cause
- Support from your Supervisor who will be able to offer you advice, information and guidance in your role
- Access to our e-Learning system, which includes to many online training modules
- Access to apply for our internal job vacancies
- The satisfaction of knowing you are making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care, and in particular the people who access our unique services.
- The chance to see your work translated into positive action to support people affected by cancer.
Where will I be based?
This role will be virtual, using your own IT and telephone equipment.