Community Partnership Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Make a difference in your community. Help us build compassionate networks of support for bereaved children and young people.

Acorns Childrens Hospice are looking for a Community Partnership Worker for our Worcester hospice to develop a peer support programme and youth leadership programme, with the aim to increase grief literacy. Youll also work closely with schools and community organisations to ensure they are equipped to support bereaved siblings.

As a Community Partnership Worker, you will:

    Map community assets across Acorns regions 

    Be responsible for the creation of resources covering topics which matter most to young people.

    Facilitate workshops and focus groups to promote a public health approach to palliative and end-of-life care.

    Identify external funding opportunities through collaborative partnerships.

    Establish and maintain strong relationships with our communities

About you

    Experience in the development of community partnerships

    Able to engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders

    Strong understanding of asset-based community development/compassionate communities principles and practices

    Competent IT skills

Were driven by childrens needs, so you should be able to travel independently across the region

What we offer

    £26,000- £27,000 per annum (FTE)

    30 hours per week

    Based in our Three Counties Hospice (WR5 3EZ)

    Employee discounts from leading retailers including the Blue Light Card

    Discounts on refurbished tech

    Eye Test discount

    Health cash plan

    Gym membership and equipment discount scheme

    Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment 

    Wellbeing, legal and financial support

    Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme

    NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 9th December 25

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.  In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Childrens Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.

If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• -

Experience

Essential

• Experience in developing community partnerships

Desirable

• Knowledge of resources and services available within the community

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust

Address

Three Counties Hospice

350 Bath Road

Worcester

West Midlands

WR5 3EZ

Employer's website

https://www.acorns.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)