Life Celebration and Creative Activities Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Alan Hudson Centre, based at North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech, is a specialist day unit supporting people living with a life-limiting illness, providing care to patients and their families. We have an opportunity to join us as a Life Celebration & Creative Activities Assistant, this is a part time role working 15 hours a week on a Monday and Tuesday.

As our Life Celebration & Creative Activities Assistant you will work as part of our specialist team to help plan and support a range of creative and social activities and life celebration work which will enhance the emotional, spiritual and physical well being of our patients. The role will work closely with our Life Celebrations Co-ordinator and a team of volunteers to support the delivery of these services. The role will also work closely with external arts and leisure facilities and funding bodies to develop and sustain collaborative working.

To be successful in this role candidates must have training / diploma within an Arts or other related field, along training in different art forms and experience of managing and delivering arts or leisure activities.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check with Child and Adult Barred Lists checks.

Starting salary of £27,061, with opportunities to progress to £29,697.

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rata’d for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.  

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge acquired through arts or other relevant course/diploma
• Experience and training in relevant art forms

Desirable

• N/A

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

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Address

Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre

North Cambs Hospital

Wisbech

Cambridgeshire

PE13 3AB

Employer's website

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