Sibling Support Worker

CHILDREN'S HOSPICE SOUTH WEST; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Children's Hospice South West seeks a friendly Sibling Support Worker to join the Charlton Farm team near Bristol. You will provide activities and opportunities for play, plus emotional support and bereavement care for brothers and sisters staying with us, in a sensitive hands-on way.

Applicants should have experience in a health or social care setting and a relevant NNEB play qualification, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team within a compassionate, inclusive hospice

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care setting is essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently.
• Must work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities and opportunities for play for siblings.
• Offer emotional support and bereavement care as needed.
• Support families and work as part of the sibling team.

Skills

Health/social care experience

Confidentiality

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

NNEB Play qualification

Job description

Sibling Support Worker - Charlton Farm

Hours: 4 days (32 hrs) per week (rota is flexible to suit the service, to include weekdays, weekends and bank holidays - 9.30 – 5.30 Mon – Sat 9-5 Sun)

Salary: From £27,438 - £31,646 per annum pro rata (plus enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working)

Location: Wraxall, Bristol BS48

“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 role to what you might have expected.

About Us:

Children's Hospice South West 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 are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic person to join our sibling team at Charlton Farm, at the edge of Bristol. You will have a sensitive hands‑on approach to help meet the specific needs of the brothers and sisters staying with us, by providing activities and opportunities for play, as well as emotional support and bereavement care when needed. Our sibling team focus specifically on ensuring the brothers and sisters stay is a positive and happy experience. Applicants should have experience of working within a health or social care setting and relevant NNEB play qualification, or equivalent, as well as a thorough understanding of the need for confidentiality, and the ability work independently and as part of a team.

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.

Working as part of a friendly team, Charlton Farm offers a beautiful, welcoming, well equipped workplace within a supportive environment where you will be recognised as a valuable individual member of the sibling team. Please visit the Sibling section of our website where you can read more and watch videos about working on the Sibling Team, as well as visiting the Hospice from a Sibling's point of view.

98% of our staff strongly agree that they enjoy the work they do at CHSW and we value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. Being based at Charlton Farm means you will have free on‑site parking, be part of a nurturing and inclusive environment, and be able to make a real difference.

Closing Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026

Interview Date: Monday 12th October 2026

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