Job summary
Julia's House Dorset and Wiltshire Children's Hospices is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and we are now seeking an Emotional Health and wellbeing practitioner to join our dedicated team.You will be based at either our Dorset Hospice or our Wiltshire Hospice and work across both counties, in the hospices and in the homes of the children we look after.
This will be a rewarding role for anyone wishing to make a difference to the health and emotional wellbeing of the complex needs children, young people and their families Julias House supports with regular respite and End of Life care.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will be from a Nursing, Allied Health Care Professional, Social Work or Counselling background who are Qualified to Degree level or equivalent with relevant post-qualification experience at Band 6 or equivalent level.
As the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner you will have the chance to make a vital contribution to the delivery of evidence-based support to not only our service users but our staff. You will provide individualised and group support and continue to improve the Health and Wellbeing for our children and families.
About us
This position will be based at either our Wimborne office and our hospice in Corfe Mullen or our Devizes hospice, with travel across both counties.
A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes are essential. Flexibility in working hours will also be required in this role.
Members of the NHS Pension Scheme may retain membership on joining Julia's House. We offer 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff), an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a Life Assurance scheme.
Julias Houseis committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
As part of our values, we are committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.Based on our current staffing profile, we have identified that there is an under-representation of: (a) individuals of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, so would especially welcome BAME applicants for any of our vacant positions; and (b) males, so we would welcome male applicants for any of our vacant positions and specially for any care and nursing roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Oversee the planning and running of Emotional Health and Wellbeing (EHW) activities across the Care service coordinating with the rest of the care service.
Work within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and other relevant national standards; help maintain accurate records of methods, evidence of policies and the monitoring of procedures for inspection.
Manage the Family Worker, Complementary Therapists and any contracted therapists and volunteers.
Triage and assess referrals with any emotional health or wellbeing concerns and other vulnerabilities and support or refer on as appropriate.
Support individuals on a one to one basis to develop their emotional health and well-being along with onward referrals as appropriate.
Liaise with internal and external services to support individuals with their onward referral.
Attend multiagency meetings, as required ensuring all follow up is actioned appropriately.
Manage the EHW budget and resources to ensure that the services are delivered in the most effective way.
Assist with the high standard of holistic care (physical, psychological, social and spiritual), provided by the Care Team Members of Julias House Hospice as appropriate
Promote and maintain close relations and liaison with all staff at Julias House and all other agencies involved in the care of the children, young people and families we support.
Assess the needs of individuals and families to then plan, develop and continue to deliver a service that provides them with access to the Emotional Health and Wellbeing support which they require, in line with service criteria.
Support line manages in their day-to-day time management to ensure best value for the families and the service.
Develop and implement audit tools to monitor the effectiveness of the service and measure service satisfaction levels.
Provide emotional support, advice and guidance to care staff, children young people and their families, working closely with the Clinical care staff and external agencies to proactively break down barriers to their personal development whilst safeguarding them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Oversee the planning and running of Emotional Health and Wellbeing (EHW) activities across the Care service coordinating with the rest of the care service.
Work within the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and other relevant national standards; help maintain accurate records of methods, evidence of policies and the monitoring of procedures for inspection.
Manage the Family Worker, Complementary Therapists and any contracted therapists and volunteers.
Triage and assess referrals with any emotional health or wellbeing concerns and other vulnerabilities and support or refer on as appropriate.
Support individuals on a one to one basis to develop their emotional health and well-being along with onward referrals as appropriate.
Liaise with internal and external services to support individuals with their onward referral.
Attend multiagency meetings, as required ensuring all follow up is actioned appropriately.
Manage the EHW budget and resources to ensure that the services are delivered in the most effective way.
Assist with the high standard of holistic care (physical, psychological, social and spiritual), provided by the Care Team Members of Julias House Hospice as appropriate
Promote and maintain close relations and liaison with all staff at Julias House and all other agencies involved in the care of the children, young people and families we support.
Assess the needs of individuals and families to then plan, develop and continue to deliver a service that provides them with access to the Emotional Health and Wellbeing support which they require, in line with service criteria.
Support line manages in their day-to-day time management to ensure best value for the families and the service.
Develop and implement audit tools to monitor the effectiveness of the service and measure service satisfaction levels.
Provide emotional support, advice and guidance to care staff, children young people and their families, working closely with the Clinical care staff and external agencies to proactively break down barriers to their personal development whilst safeguarding them.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of developing and providing Emotional health and welling
- support for individuals, children, young people and their families,
- including vulnerable families.
- Experience of working with staff, children and their families who
- have life limiting/life threatening conditions and/or complex medical needs
- Minimum of 4 years post qualification experience working with children and young people and families.
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Minimum of 2 years line management experience of multi-disciplinary teams and remote working staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of young children and
- families and awareness of how they can be actively involved in service development and delivery
- Evidence of delivering objectives to agreed timeframes and innovative problem solving
- Experience of working multi-agency environment
- Experience in end of life, palliative care and bereavement support
Desirable
- Experience of managing a skill-mix team including volunteers
- Health and Safety qualification or experience of undertaking risk
- assessments.
- Experience of working in a charity environment
Aptitude & skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer care skill
- Excellent communication skills including written and verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Computer literate, including patient databases, windows programs and Case Management Systems
- Excellent time-management skills
- Ability to deliver and facilitate basic training as required
- Calm and professional attitude
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing, Allied Health Care Professional, Social Work or Counselling
- background. Qualified to Degree level or equivalent with relevant
- post-qualification experience at Band 6 or equivalent level.
- Evidence of CPD
- Safeguarding Training to Level 3 or working towards
Desirable
- Care of the dying and bereaved course or experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of developing and providing Emotional health and welling
- support for individuals, children, young people and their families,
- including vulnerable families.
- Experience of working with staff, children and their families who
- have life limiting/life threatening conditions and/or complex medical needs
- Minimum of 4 years post qualification experience working with children and young people and families.
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Minimum of 2 years line management experience of multi-disciplinary teams and remote working staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of young children and
- families and awareness of how they can be actively involved in service development and delivery
- Evidence of delivering objectives to agreed timeframes and innovative problem solving
- Experience of working multi-agency environment
- Experience in end of life, palliative care and bereavement support
Desirable
- Experience of managing a skill-mix team including volunteers
- Health and Safety qualification or experience of undertaking risk
- assessments.
- Experience of working in a charity environment
Aptitude & skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer care skill
- Excellent communication skills including written and verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Computer literate, including patient databases, windows programs and Case Management Systems
- Excellent time-management skills
- Ability to deliver and facilitate basic training as required
- Calm and professional attitude
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing, Allied Health Care Professional, Social Work or Counselling
- background. Qualified to Degree level or equivalent with relevant
- post-qualification experience at Band 6 or equivalent level.
- Evidence of CPD
- Safeguarding Training to Level 3 or working towards
Desirable
- Care of the dying and bereaved course or experience
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
