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  Community Cancer Support Specialist  (Part time role) 

  Purple House Cancer Support Centre wishes to recruit a Community Cancer Support Specialist to work as an effective member of the services team to deliver therapeutic services designed to meet the psychosocial needs of adults, teenagers, and children diagnosed with cancer, their siblings, and families. The role is an outreach role, whereby the successful candidate will be working in several community-based settings across North Wicklow and South Dublin to support families impacted by cancer. 

  Purple House Cancer Support is to the forefront in providing a range of professional support services to people of all ages affected by Cancer in Ireland. Founded in 1990, our aim is to help rebuild the lives of families affected by Cancer. Purple House is at the heart of the community. This is an opportunity for you to join our team and help the organisation meet the needs of our current stage in growth and development. The role of Community Cancer Support Specialist is an important one in Purple House as you will be a vital player in the community expansion and development of our Cancer Support Services. 

  Key responsibilities include: 

  To be the first point of contact for people wishing to avail of Purple House’s services. 

  To conduct intake assessments and onboard people to Purple House’s programmes. 

  To be a therapeutic listening ear to people who are in need of support. 

  To build effective relationships with our medical, community and social care partners.  

  To participate in the growth of Purple House in line with our strategic plan. 

  Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:  

  3rd level qualification in nursing, counselling, psychotherapy, social care or similar field 

  Oncology-related training or Postgraduate Course (desirable) 

  Compassionate approach with a deep understanding of cancer 

  Strong communication skills  

  A person-centred approach 

  Contract Type: Fixed term contract. 

  Working Hours: Part time role. 25 Hrs per week.  

  Reporting to: The Community Cancer Support Specialist reports to the Director of Operations & CEO

  Please note that Garda vetting will be a requirement for this position.  

  To apply for this role, a CV should be submitted by email to Mr. Conor O’Leary, Director of Operations info@purplehouse.ie by close of business Monday 16th March 2026

  Please use reference code: ‘Purple House Community Cancer Support Specialist’ in the subject line.