Macmillan Cancer Support (Dundee)
Charity registered in Scotland SC039907
Macmillan Cancer Support is here to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. Right now, more than 3 million people are living with cancer in the UK. By 2030 this figure will rise to 4million.
We’re here to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, by providing physical, financial and emotional support. We'll do whatever it takes, no matter what a person's needs are, we will listen and support them however they need us to — big or small.
We provide services. We raise money. We influence decision makers. We support the cancer workforce. We research into cancer care. We help employers support staff.
Current opportunities
Bring your listening and communication skills to support people living with cancer to feel less isolated and lonely. Together, we can be right there for people with cancer.
· Providing telephone support to alleviate loneliness and social isolation for people living with cancer
· Adopting a non-judgemental and supportive approach to understand the needs and concerns of people living with cancer
· Supporting 1-3 people living with cancer every week for up to 12 calls
· Completing post call ‘records of activity’ reports and using all required systems
· Joining group catch up calls every 4-6 weeks to get key updates and/or share good practice
· Volunteering within agreed hours and following all best practice guidelines
· Signposting to additional support if required and raising any further concerns with the Macmillan team
Bring your listening and communication skills to support people living with cancer to feel less isolated and lonely and to help with practical tasks that they are temporarily having trouble with. Together, we can be right there for people with cancer.
· Providing face-to-face support in the community or in people’s homes to alleviate loneliness and help with simple practical tasks
· Adopting a non-judgemental and supportive approach to understand the needs and concerns of people living with cancer
· Supporting 1-3 people living with cancer every week for up to 12 visits
· Completing post call ‘records of activity’ reports and using all required systems
· Joining group catch up calls every 4-6 weeks to get key updates and/or share good practice
· Volunteering within agreed hours and following all best practice guidelines
· Signposting to additional support if required and raising any further concerns with the Macmillan team