BANK Clinical Support Worker

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's hospice service in Huddersfield is seeking bank clinical support workers to provide hands-on care for babies and young people with complex needs. The role involves administering medication and engaging children in activities, requiring strong communication skills and flexibility in working hours. A commitment to support families during challenging times is essential. Competitive pay offered, including enhancements for unsocial hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in healthcare, education, or similar settings.
• Willingness to learn clinical skills and use specialist equipment.
• Ability to accept shifts and arrive on time.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility in working hours

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

Apply here: https://forgetmenot.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=2e1205cb-a52c-4c82-bb6b-6162c9a830c2

• £12.85 per hour (£25,126 FTE) plus enhancements for unsocial hours
• Shifts include evenings, nights and weekends
• Located at our childrens hospice in Huddersfield

Time to care that fits around you

As one of our bank clinical support workers, youll 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.

Main duties of the job

Apply here: https://forgetmenot.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=2e1205cb-a52c-4c82-bb6b-6162c9a830c2

Please note, your application will only be considered if you apply via the link above

What youll 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.

About us

ForgetMe Not Childrens Hospice supports children with life-shortening conditions,their families and families living with loss across West Yorkshire. Were here forany family confronted with the news their child has a life-shorteningcondition, however, wherever and whenever they need us.

Byproviding superb nursing care, hydrotherapy, creative therapy, days out, memorymaking, end of life care, bereavement support and counselling, Forget Me Nothelps families make the most of every moment they have together.

Ourservices include caring for families during pregnancy and birth, as well asrespite and clinical care, hospice at home, family support and support forthose affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child. We provide theseservices to families across Kirklees, Calderdale, Bradford, Wakefield and Leeds

Job responsibilities

Please view and apply via this link:https://forgetmenot.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=2e1205cb-a52c-4c82-bb6b-6162c9a830c2

Person Specification

Experience

• 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 youve 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.

Experience

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.