Be the support families need when it matters most

Family Support Worker 

Location: Northern Ireland wide (office-based Lisburn)

Organisation: NIPANC (Northern Ireland Pancreatic Cancer)

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: £29,500

Are you a compassionate, empathetic person who believes that no family should face pancreatic cancer alone?

NIPANC is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to provide vital emotional and practical support to individuals and families affected by pancreatic cancer. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a small, committed charity team working at the heart of the community.

About the Role

Pancreatic cancer can turn lives upside down in an instant. As our Family Support Worker, you will be a trusted point of contact for families navigating diagnosis, treatment, and bereavement.

You will:

  • Provide compassionate one-to-one emotional support to families
  • Offer informed signposting and referrals to appropriate statutory and community services
  • Assist families in navigating complex health and social care systems
  • Help plan, develop, and facilitate bereavement services and peer support groups
  • Work closely with the Executive Director and Pancreatic Cancer Support Nurse to ensure coordinated, holistic care
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of family-centred services within NIPANC

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is educated to A level standard (willing to take further courses/training as required)
  • Has experience either supporting individuals and families facing serious illness, trauma, or bereavement or a lived experience.
  • Demonstrates strong communication, empathy, and personal boundaries
  • Is confident facilitating group support sessions with support
  • Can work independently while contributing positively to a small, collaborative team
  • Is organised, proactive, and passionate about improving outcomes for families

Why Join NIPANC?

  • Be part of a mission-driven charity making a real difference in pancreatic cancer care
  • Work closely with experienced clinical and leadership professionals
  • Shape and grow essential family and bereavement services
  • Support families at a time when your expertise truly matters

This role is ideal for someone seeking meaningful, person-centred work where compassion meets practical impact.


 

To apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to support@nipanc.org 

Closing date Tuesday 28th April at 12 noon.

Interviews to be held Wednesday 29th May 2026 after 5pm.

Together, we can ensure that families affected by pancreatic cancer receive the understanding, guidance, and support they deserve.