Working for us
We promote and encourage self-help groups, empowering individuals to take better control of their circumstances or conditions, gain strength from others, and improve their self-care.
Our mission is that together with our national network, we inspire and support self-help leaders through connection, skills, and influence.
Our award-winning services include:
- Cancer support services: our Beyond Diagnosis service in partnership with Macmillan and our Primary Care Network work.
- Deaf support services: our Deaf Cancer Support service and Deaf Carers Support network.
- Community outreach and our online Learning Centre.
Our vision is for self-help leaders to make the biggest possible difference. For more people to feel empowered and able to actively take control of their own health and wellbeing.
Current vacancies:
Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support Project
The Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support Project, delivered by Self Help UK, is a UK-wide initiative providing emotional and practical support for Deaf individuals living with cancer and Deaf carers. We aim to reduce isolation and improve equity and inclusion in cancer care by creating accessible peer support networks and advocacy services.
– Communications and Marketing Manager
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: Project Manager
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: 21-23 Pelham Road, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 1AP or home based.
Join the Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support Project and help us reach Deaf people living with Cancer across the UK. We’re looking for a creative, strategic, and culturally aware Communications and Marketing Manager to lead campaigns that make a real difference.
Please note: This role requires someone with BSL as a first language, CODA or minimum BSL Level 4.
Communications and Marketing Manager – full job advert [PDF]
Communications and Marketing Manager – Job Description and Person Specification [PDF]
For more information and an application pack please contact [email protected].
Closing Date: 25th January 2026.
– Peer Group Development Worker
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: Project Manager
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: 21-23 Pelham Road, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 1AP or home based.
We are looking for a passionate Peer Group Development Worker to develop, coordinate, and sustain peer support groups for Deaf people affected by cancer across the UK. You will work closely with the Deaf community, volunteers, and partner organisations to ensure culturally appropriate and accessible support services.
Please note: This role requires someone with BSL level 4-6 or native BSL user.
Peer Group Development Worker – full job advert [PDF]
Peer Group Development Worker – Job Description and Person Specification [PDF]
For more information and an application pack please contact [email protected].
Closing Date: 25th January 2026.
Disability Confident Committed
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.
We are committed to:
- ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
- communicating and promoting vacancies.
- offering an interview to disabled people.
- anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
- supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
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