The Story of The Joshua Tree
Supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of families affected by childhood cancers.
Sessional Counsellors
We are seeking experienced and qualified Sessional Counsellors to offer counselling support, both in-person and remotely to adults, young persons and children impacted by childhood cancers. We are looking for integrative counsellors with experience of working with complex mental health, highly emotive topics around loss, health anxiety and bereavement.
How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to our Therapeutic Support Manager janeymorrison@thejoshuatree.org.uk.
Informal enquiries may be made to Janey Morrison janeymorrison@thejoshuatree.org.uk or 01606 331858
Bank Children's Play Worker
The key purpose of this role is to work alongside our family support team to develop and plan playful events that enable children and families to be included in fun, child-centred activities and build friendships.
The activities will be delivered during evenings, weekends and school holidays, therefore offering families a broad range of opportunities to engage. Days and hours of work will be negotiated at least a month in advance.
Support Centre Cleaner
The key purpose of this role is to undertake the cleaning of part of our support centre to the highest possible standard ensuring that an immaculate facility is offered throughout. Cleanliness of our support centre is essential to us and our beneficiaries and is something we are not prepared to compromise on.
The role will require the successful applicant to have excellent attention to detail and who is self-motivated, friendly & approachable with a ‘can do’ attitude and a passion for ‘doing a great job’. By joining our charity, you will be a valued and fully inclusive member of our team knowing that you are contributing to our overall objectives and helping to make a difference to the families we support.
Normal hours are outlined above however, some flexibility may be required with this role such as when Family Support events are taking place during some weekends or the current cleaner is off work. Any change in hours or days will be discussed with you and agreed in advance. You will be expected to share the opening of the centre with our existing cleaner when you arrive on site.
To apply please sent a current CV, Cover letter and completed applicant information form to davidperrin@thejoshuatree.org.uk
Family Support Worker
This is a rewarding and varied role combining direct family support with the organisation and delivery of family support activities and events.
You will be a consistent point of contact for families navigating life after a childhood cancer diagnosis, building relationships, coordinating tailored support, and helping families thrive emotionally and socially.
Alongside your casework, you’ll plan, deliver, and review a high-quality weekly events and activities programme, ensuring every session and event is engaging, inclusive, and aligned with family needs and organisational priorities.
You will play a key role in supporting The Joshua Tree’s family experience, balancing compassionate, hands-on support with proactive coordination, creativity, and operational excellence.
To apply please sent a current CV, Cover letter and completed applicant information form to Daniellepercival@thejoshuatree.org.uk
Family Support Volunteer
At The Joshua Tree we believe that volunteers play a significant and vital role in our charity. We want all our volunteers to feel valued, celebrated, and respected as we honestly believe that without the incredible people that volunteer at The Joshua Tree, we simply could not do what we do. Our volunteers are at the very heart of our charity and play an integral part here at The Joshua Tree.
We’re looking for volunteers to help our Family Support team with the setup of our events including Saturday sessions and Family Support Groups. To be on hand at these events whether being at the front of the Centre welcoming our families, at one of our craft tables with the children or helping in our wonderful spacious kitchen making refreshments.
