Carer - Children's Hospice

Children’s Hospice South West; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospice South West is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Care Team at Charlton Farm. This role focuses on providing compassionate care for children with life-limiting conditions, ensuring a supportive and fulfilling environment. Successful applicants will enjoy comprehensive benefits, including enhanced sick pay and a generous holiday allowance, while making a significant impact in families' lives.

Benefits

33 days holiday entitlement

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Personal pension scheme with employer contribution

Family friendly policies

Counselling services and employee assistance

Training and development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children with complex needs or chronic illnesses is essential.
• Ability to build relationships with children and families.
• Motivated and friendly personality.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite, palliative, and bereavement care for children on a one-to-one basis.
• Support children and families during hospice visits.
• Participate in team activities and contribute to a nurturing environment.

Skills

Caring for children with life-limiting conditions

Building relationships

Teamwork

Education

Experience in caring for children

Job description

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Hours: 25 - 40 hours per week, 12.5-hour shift pattern available (please specify your preferred number of hours in the supporting statement when applying)

Salary: £26,498 - £30,725 per annum - FTE (plus enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working)

Location: Charlton Farm, Wraxall, South of Bristol

“Happy, amazing, special and fun” are perhaps not the first words that spring to mind when you think of a children’s hospice but this is exactly how our families describe our hospices. Matched by our staff feeling “proud, rewarded and making a difference” by working in this special setting, this is perhaps quite a different carers role to what you might have expected.

About Us

We are an established and successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England. We aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit us.

What You Will Be Doing

We have a vacancy to join the Care Team at Charlton Farm. Applicants should be experienced in caring for children with life-limiting conditions, complex needs or chronic illnesses. We provide respite, palliative and bereavement care for children with life-limiting conditions on a one-to-one basis. Having the time to build relationships with children and their families whilst they are at the hospice and between visits helps to make our roles incredibly fulfilling.

Join our team for a rewarding career move where 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for CHSW.

Benefits Of Joining Our Team

Our employees work hard every day to make the most of short and precious lives. We are proud to support them with a range of enhanced benefits which include:

∎ 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service

∎ Enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay

∎ Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution

∎ Family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay

∎ Occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme

∎ Group life insurance scheme

∎ Training and development opportunities

∎ Environmental and green agenda

∎ Free on-site parking

∎ A nurturing and inclusive environment

∎ A chance to make a real difference

If you are not sure about what it is like to work in a Children's Hospice or the precious service we offer our children and families, please look at our website and be inspired by our family stories or contact us to arrange an informal visit.

How To Apply

Please apply by clicking on the link before the closing date (see below). If you have any questions, please visit our website to find our more, or email [e-mail] to contact us and speak to one of our HR team today.

Please note if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore recommend that you apply for the role as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 29/06/2025

Anticipated Interviews: 14th or 15th July 2025 (TBC)

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314

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