BANK Clinical Support Worker

Forget Me Not Children's Hospice; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's hospice organization is seeking a Bank Clinical Support Worker in Huddersfield. You will provide hands-on care for children with complex needs and support their families. The role offers flexibility with shifts, including evenings and weekends. Key requirements include experience with children and strong communication skills. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving the quality of life for families. Competitive pay at £12.85 per hour plus enhancements for unsocial hours.

Benefits

Fair pay including holiday pay

Flexible, easy-to-manage shifts

Ongoing support and training

Resources for job safety

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in healthcare education or similar settings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow detailed care plans.
• Willingness to learn clinical skills and use specialist equipment.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on care for babies, children and young people with complex needs.
• Administering medication and helping with clinical tasks.
• Engaging children in play and memory-making activities.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Direct Support

Computer Operation

Caregiving

Case Management

Special Needs

Training & Development

Child Protective Services

Experience with Children

Word Processing

Addiction Counseling

Job description

Bank Clinical Support Worker

• 12.85 per hour (25126 FTE) plus enhancements for unsocial hours
• Shifts include evenings nights and weekends
• Located at our children's hospice in Huddersfield

Time to care that fits around you

As one of our bank clinical support workers you'll have the time, support and flexibility to make a real difference to the children with life‑shortening conditions and families we care for at Forget Me Not.

Our CQC‑rated outstanding service is family‑centred, holistic and pioneering. And we are focused on giving each child and each family the time and support they need, helping them to make the most of every moment together.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing hands‑on care for babies, children and young people with complex needs
• Administering medication and helping with clinical tasks
• Engaging children in play and memory‑making activities

The skills and experience you’ll need

• Experience working with children in healthcare education or similar settings
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow detailed care plans
• Willingness to learn clinical skills and use specialist equipment

What we expect from you

• To accept at least one shift every 8 weeks
• When you accept a shift, to arrive on time and give your best
• To complete mandatory e‑learning or show us you’ve done it already
• Be open to working with children with a variety of needs
• Keep us updated about your availability
• Be flexible to cover evening, waking, night and weekend shifts

What you can expect from us

• Fair pay including holiday pay
• Flexible, easy‑to‑manage shifts via our online system; you’ll be offered at least one shift a month
• No pressure – accept or decline shifts as you wish
• Ongoing support, training and communication
• The PPE and resources you need to do your job safely
• A team that values you and your wellbeing

If you’re ready for a role where you’ll have time to care and time for you too but would like to find out more (either before you apply or once you have already applied), come along to one of our recruitment information days on 4th and 8th November to find out more.

Any questions? Please contact Michelle Street, Senior Care Co‑ordinator at emailprotected.

For more information about Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice please see our recruitment pack and click here for the full Clinical Support Worker Job Description.

Please note: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and disclosures to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to equality and diversity and make the following pledge in relation to our recruitment practices.

• We will actively encourage and support under‑represented groups to join us as employees.
• We will always interview you if you are an applicant with a disability who meets the essential requirements of the job and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required.
• We are committed to supporting part‑time and flexible working; we will consider part‑time working requests for all our roles.

If you require any support or adjustments to complete your application please contact emailprotected.

Key Skills

• Nursing Home Experience
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Direct Support
• Computer Operation
• Caregiving
• Case Management
• Special Needs
• Training & Development
• Child Protective Services
• Experience with Children
• Word Processing
• Addiction Counseling

Employment Type: Hourly

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1