VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East)
Cancer & Dementia Care Link Worker
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Contract Type: Fixed term
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026 - 12:00
Based: Gateshead
Salary: £27,311 Pro Rata
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Project Support
Job Title
Cancer & Dementia Care Link Worker (Palliative Care) – post funded by MacMillan Cancer Care
Contract Type
Fixed Term 24 month contract
Hours
18.5 hours per week (part time)
Monday to Friday (some weekend & evening flexibility required)
Full or part time applications will be considered
Location:
QE Hospital, Gateshead/Edberts House / some hybrid working
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Salary
£27,311 FTE per annum/pro rata (currently under review)
Benefits
25 days holiday per year, plus statutory holidays pro rata
Support people when it matters most
We’re looking for a dedicated Cancer & Dementia Care Link Worker to support people living with life-limiting illness, cancer, and dementia within the Specialist Palliative Care Team.
About Edberts House
A community-led charity committed to reducing health inequalities and building stronger communities in Gateshead.
About The Role
Provide personalised, holistic support Support shared decision-making Address practical and emotional needs Promote dementia-friendly approaches Work closely with clinical teams
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You will need to have experience of supporting vulnerable people with complex needs and work within Edberts House’s unique values.
An enhanced DBS is required for this post.
For an application pack and job description for the above vacancy please email: recruitment@edbertshouse.org
Interested in chatting about this role?
Contact: Moira Mae Underwood, Head of Social Prescribing
Email: moira.underwood@nhs.net
The closing date for application is 12noon on Monday 13th July 2026.
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