St Barnabas Hospices

Family Support Worker (West Sussex)

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Job summary

This is a new role and an exciting time to join our team whilst we are undergoing expansion, service transformation and development. Were investing in a wide range or roles within the hospice to support our work with children, young people and families.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and passionate individuals to provide Children / Young People (CYPs) palliative by working as a family support worker at the hospice and within the community setting. Childrens palliative care involves delivering short respite breaks aimed at having fun and adding life to shortened years as well as end of life care.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for individuals who will enjoy supporting and signposting families, developing offers of support, visiting families in their homes, alongside creating an outreach programme providing families and carers opportunities to come together to socialise and gain emotional and practical support. These groups may include coffee mornings, evening social events and parent pamper sessions.

The post holder will work closely with the lead engagement nurse, community key workers, social workers, activities team, therapists and pastoral and spiritual lead to provide exemplary care and support so that children and families can be supported to add life to shortened years.

About us

Chestnut Tree House is thechildren's hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

Details

Date posted

06 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,575 to £23,112 a year depending on depth and variety of experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0265-24-0013

Job locations

Chestnut Tree House

Dover Lane

Poling

Arundel

West Sussex

BN18 9PX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the list of duties and responsibilities for this exciting new role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the list of duties and responsibilities for this exciting new role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of education to CSE/GCSE level or equivalent essential

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with children/young people

Desirable

  • Experience of working with CYP with complex needs.

Skills

Essential

  • A willingness to drive CTH vehicles and transport children and equipment on trips and events
  • Competent IT skills
  • You will need to be a car driver due to the location of the hospice and the work in the community setting
  • Able to travel across various sites where applicable
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of education to CSE/GCSE level or equivalent essential

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with children/young people

Desirable

  • Experience of working with CYP with complex needs.

Skills

Essential

  • A willingness to drive CTH vehicles and transport children and equipment on trips and events
  • Competent IT skills
  • You will need to be a car driver due to the location of the hospice and the work in the community setting
  • Able to travel across various sites where applicable

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

St Barnabas Hospices

Address

Chestnut Tree House

Dover Lane

Poling

Arundel

West Sussex

BN18 9PX


Employer's website

https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Barnabas Hospices

Address

Chestnut Tree House

Dover Lane

Poling

Arundel

West Sussex

BN18 9PX


Employer's website

https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Team

hr@stbh.org.uk

01903706317

Details

Date posted

06 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,575 to £23,112 a year depending on depth and variety of experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0265-24-0013

Job locations

Chestnut Tree House

Dover Lane

Poling

Arundel

West Sussex

BN18 9PX


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