Job summary
Childrens
Care Assistant
Do
you dream of being able to deliver truly person-centred quality care and would
like to be able to make a difference to a family struggling to manage their
childs ill health along with the other demands of caring for their family?
If
these are the things that would give you job satisfaction, then a career in the
ellenor childrens team may be just what you are looking for.
We
are currently recruiting for a Childrens Care Assistant, an exciting
opportunity to join our Childrens Hospice at home team.
The
role:
As a
part of our Respite Team and in direct partnership with our team of Specialist
Childrens Nurses.
You will
be responsible for:
Providing 1:1 or 2:1 care to
individual children and young people with life limiting/life threatening
conditions in their own homes or other community settings.
Planning and delivering group
activities and social events for children and young people aged 0 to 19.
Working in partnership with the
child and family in a sensitive and professional manner, to ensure that the child's
emotional, social and physical needs are met in a way which enhances their
quality of life.
Undertaking a range of duties to
support the personal care needs of the child/young person.
Full training and support to meet
any complex healthcare needs and the opportunity for further professional
development is provided.
Main duties of the job
About
you:
A
caring, compassionate attitude towards children and their families is
essential.
Although the majority of your work would be between the hours of Mon to Fri 8am
to 6pm, a willingness to work evenings and weekends if required is vital. A
qualification in childcare and/or experience with complex needs would be
desirable.
This
post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance. An
employer contributory pension scheme is available, and NHS Pension Scheme
members can transfer in their currentpension.
About us
About
us:
ellenor are the
provider of all-encompassing hospice care for both adults and children living
in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, and deliver respite for children with life
threatening and life limiting conditions living in Bexley.
Our
services include adult In-patient and Day Therapy at the Hospice in Northfleet,
and 24-hour Hospice at Home for all ages.
Our
strategic aims recognise our role in leading the development of services to the
wider community at the end of life, and we see an increasing role in education
and training and as a coordinator for providing the best possible palliative
care to more people and families.
ellenor is an
equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing a fair and equitable
workplace, where everyone is treated equally without discrimination.
ellenoris a
charity registered in England and Wales (1121561), and a company limited by
guarantee (6302132). Registered office at Coldharbour Road, Gravesend, Kent.
DA11 7HQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our
strategic aims recognise our role in leading the development of services to the
wider community for patients with life limiting conditions for both palliative
care and at the end of life, and we see an increasing role in education and
training and as a coordinator for providing the best possible palliative care
to more people and families.
The In-patient Ward currently has 7 beds, and the
model is a multi-disciplinary approach. The medical team provides medical
support to the patients, including ward rounds, admissions, and MDT meetings.
There is an outpatient Adult Living Well Service,
out-patient clinics along with Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and
Wellbeing Services provided including Complementary Therapy, Counselling,
bereavement and family and carers support, and Chaplaincy.
The Community Service comprises the Adult Hospice
at Home Team and also a Care Home Support Team. The medical team provides
support to this service by reviewing patients in clinics, at home and in
nursing homes.
The Childrens service provides specialist nursing
support across Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley , in addition our Childrens
Respite service provides hands on
nursing and short breaks to children with cancer or palliative care needs in
their own homes across Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley and Bexley. The medical support for the Childrens team
is provided by the childrens own GP and the Consultants at the Tertiary
centres in London
The population of the core area (Dartford,
Gravesham and Swanley), where both adult and childrens services are provided;
is approximately 270,000 people, with over 45,000 adults above the age of 65.
The childrens service area also extends to Bexley with a total current
caseload from all areas covered of around
65 children.
Role Purpose:
The post holder will work as part of our Respite
Team, in direct partnership with our team of Specialist Children's Nurses. You
will be providing 1:1 care to individual children and young people with life
limiting/life threatening conditions in their own homes or other community
settings. You will also help develop, plan and deliver group activities for
children and young people aged 0-19 and their families.
You will be expected to work in partnership with
the child and family, working in a sensitive and professional manner, to ensure
that the childs emotional, social and physical needs are met in a way which enhances
their quality of life. You will undertake a range of duties to support the
personal care needs of the child/young person, and you will be supported to
undertake training to meet any complex healthcare needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our
strategic aims recognise our role in leading the development of services to the
wider community for patients with life limiting conditions for both palliative
care and at the end of life, and we see an increasing role in education and
training and as a coordinator for providing the best possible palliative care
to more people and families.
The In-patient Ward currently has 7 beds, and the
model is a multi-disciplinary approach. The medical team provides medical
support to the patients, including ward rounds, admissions, and MDT meetings.
There is an outpatient Adult Living Well Service,
out-patient clinics along with Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and
Wellbeing Services provided including Complementary Therapy, Counselling,
bereavement and family and carers support, and Chaplaincy.
The Community Service comprises the Adult Hospice
at Home Team and also a Care Home Support Team. The medical team provides
support to this service by reviewing patients in clinics, at home and in
nursing homes.
The Childrens service provides specialist nursing
support across Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley , in addition our Childrens
Respite service provides hands on
nursing and short breaks to children with cancer or palliative care needs in
their own homes across Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley and Bexley. The medical support for the Childrens team
is provided by the childrens own GP and the Consultants at the Tertiary
centres in London
The population of the core area (Dartford,
Gravesham and Swanley), where both adult and childrens services are provided;
is approximately 270,000 people, with over 45,000 adults above the age of 65.
The childrens service area also extends to Bexley with a total current
caseload from all areas covered of around
65 children.
Role Purpose:
The post holder will work as part of our Respite
Team, in direct partnership with our team of Specialist Children's Nurses. You
will be providing 1:1 care to individual children and young people with life
limiting/life threatening conditions in their own homes or other community
settings. You will also help develop, plan and deliver group activities for
children and young people aged 0-19 and their families.
You will be expected to work in partnership with
the child and family, working in a sensitive and professional manner, to ensure
that the childs emotional, social and physical needs are met in a way which enhances
their quality of life. You will undertake a range of duties to support the
personal care needs of the child/young person, and you will be supported to
undertake training to meet any complex healthcare needs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people.
- Experience of undertaking basic personal care tasks.
- An understanding of the impact that living with life limiting illness has on children and families.
- Ability to work in sensitive and compassionate way.
Desirable
- Experience in working with children and young people in a care, community, or education setting.
- Evidence of providing total care for children and young people with complex needs or disabilities.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ Health & Social Care or equivalent or willing to undertake.
Desirable
- Nursery Nurse qualification or equivalent
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Be able to undertake physical work e.g. moving and handling and use of specialist equipment when trained to do so.
- Willingness to work flexibly to support needs of service, including some evening/weekend work.
- Ability to communicate professionally with others and work collaboratively.
- Non-judgemental attitude that values and respects diversity
Skills
Essential
- Good standard of communication: Written, Verbal and IT.
- Able to understand the concept of confidentiality.
- Able to analyse information, assess risk and raise concerns when appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people.
- Experience of undertaking basic personal care tasks.
- An understanding of the impact that living with life limiting illness has on children and families.
- Ability to work in sensitive and compassionate way.
Desirable
- Experience in working with children and young people in a care, community, or education setting.
- Evidence of providing total care for children and young people with complex needs or disabilities.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ Health & Social Care or equivalent or willing to undertake.
Desirable
- Nursery Nurse qualification or equivalent
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Be able to undertake physical work e.g. moving and handling and use of specialist equipment when trained to do so.
- Willingness to work flexibly to support needs of service, including some evening/weekend work.
- Ability to communicate professionally with others and work collaboratively.
- Non-judgemental attitude that values and respects diversity
Skills
Essential
- Good standard of communication: Written, Verbal and IT.
- Able to understand the concept of confidentiality.
- Able to analyse information, assess risk and raise concerns when appropriate.
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).
