Team Leader - Family Support

TieTalent; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity dedicated to providing hospice care for children and their families. As a Team Leader in Family Support, you'll lead initiatives that enhance care quality and support for families facing difficult times. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. With a focus on professional development and family-friendly policies, you'll be part of a team committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need. If you're passionate about supporting families in challenging circumstances, this is the role for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution

NHS pension retention

Annual NMC registration paid

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing and support services

Training and development opportunities

Supportive, inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in social work or public health nursing.
• Experience in a palliative care setting with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop family support services in children's hospice care.
• Work closely with care leadership to enhance support programs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Experience with children and families in palliative care

Knowledge of clinical governance

Professional development record

Education

Degree in social work or public health nursing

Job description

Join to apply for the Team Leader - Family Support role at TieTalent.

About the Role

Location: Barnstaple - Little Bridge House

Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £43,633 - £50,091

Role Overview

Are you passionate about supporting families in children's hospice care, including bereavement and sibling support? Join us to lead and develop our family support services, working closely with the care leadership team and senior management to enhance our programs and ensure high-quality support.

About Us

We are a charity providing hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England. Our ethos is to support the whole family, offering care at the hospice, at home, and virtually, tailored to their needs.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in social work, public health nursing, or relevant professional qualification
• Experience working with children and families facing loss in a palliative care setting
• Professional development record, audit, and research experience
• Knowledge of clinical governance, quality assurance, and multidisciplinary team leadership
• Leadership experience, with team management responsibilities

What We Offer

• 33 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• NHS pension retention
• Annual NMC registration paid
• Family-friendly policies including maternity and adoption leave
• Wellbeing and support services
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive environment

Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Apply now and be part of something truly rewarding. For more details, see the attached job description and person specification. For an informal discussion, contact us.

Closing date: 30th May 2025

Interview date: 11th June 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.