Job summary
We are looking for a Cultural Worker with experience supporting children and families to join our award-winning, Family Link Team. Inspired by the successful implementation of similar roles in other children’s hospices to strengthen connections with local communities, we are seeking a Turkish-speaking Family Support Worker to help ensure our services are culturally responsive and accessible.
The Family Link Team offers social and emotional support from allocated Key Workers who act as a central point of access for families to Noah’s Ark Services, in addition to providing advice, advocacy and emotional support. The Family Link Cultural Worker role involves assessing family needs, introducing them to appropriate services, and when required providing tailored linguistic and cultural support to Turkish-speaking families. You will continue to support families throughout their child’s journey with Noah’s Ark, including, where appropriate, after the child has died.
This bespoke role will be pivotal in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with culturally diverse communities across North Central London and Hertsmere. It will play a crucial part in ensuring that Noah’s Ark remains responsive to the evolving needs of the communities we serve.
Main duties of the job
You will be fluent in both English and standard Turkish, with the ideal candidate also speaking an additional language. You will have experience working with children and families from culturally diverse backgrounds in a key worker or family support role. Excellent communication skills are essential. We are seeking someone who demonstrates a deep understanding of the importance of sensitivity and strict confidentiality when engaging with members of the community.
You will have a good understanding of the needs of children with disabilities and complex conditions, as well as the challenges faced by their families. Experience in needs assessment and care planning would be an advantage. You will be confident working independently while also demonstrating strong teamworking skills, ideally with experience of inter-professional collaboration across health, education, and social care sectors.
An awareness of, and willingness to work within, children’s palliative care and bereavement work is essential. Experience in bereavement support would be beneficial, though not essential as training will be provided. An awareness of cultural attitudes to death and dying would be an advantage. You will bring excellent interpersonal skills, a positive and enthusiastic attitude, and a flexible approach to this dynamic working environment.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is desirable, given the wide geographical area we cover.
Kindly see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity. We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this role early if we receive sufficient applications.
Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child & Adult Barring will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, ongoing support and supervision, reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this role early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Noah's Ark Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disability-confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
About us
Designed by families, for families, The Ark was opened in September 2019 by the Mayor of London. The grounds offer wheelchair accessible outdoor experiences, including a Woodland Walk through a 7-acre nature reserve, a hydrotherapy pool and overnight suites for families to be close to their loved ones. At The Ark we are able to provide Specialist Care and Nursing for babies, children and young people, supporting their full clinical, emotional, social and practical needs. We have created a space where children who are seriously unwell are accepted as they are, safe to play, explore, express themselves and build confidence.
Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, the charity has had a sustained period of growth over the last two years and we are looking for high quality employees to come and be a part of that success.
Our expert staff and trained volunteers provide clinical, emotional and practical support for families across North and Central London and Herts Valley. We carefully adapt our support for every child and offer it wherever it is required - whether in their home, their community or at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice building, The Ark, in Barnet.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Cultural Worker with experience supporting children and families to join our award-winning, Family Link Team. Inspired by the successful implementation of similar roles in other children’s hospices to strengthen connections with local communities, we are seeking a Turkish-speaking Family Support Worker to help ensure our services are culturally responsive and accessible.
The Family Link Team offers social and emotional support from allocated Key Workers who act as a central point of access for families to Noah’s Ark Services, in addition to providing advice, advocacy and emotional support. The Family Link Cultural Worker role involves assessing family needs, introducing them to appropriate services, and when required providing tailored linguistic and cultural support to Turkish-speaking families. You will continue to support families throughout their child’s journey with Noah’s Ark, including, where appropriate, after the child has died.
This bespoke role will be pivotal in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with culturally diverse communities across North Central London and Hertsmere. It will play a crucial part in ensuring that Noah’s Ark remains responsive to the evolving needs of the communities we serve.
ABOUT YOU You will be fluent in both English and standard Turkish, with the ideal candidate also speaking an additional language. You will have experience working with children and families from culturally diverse backgrounds in a key worker or family support role. Excellent communication skills are essential. We are seeking someone who demonstrates a deep understanding of the importance of sensitivity and strict confidentiality when engaging with members of the community.
You will have a good understanding of the needs of children with disabilities and complex conditions, as well as the challenges faced by their families. Experience in needs assessment and care planning would be an advantage. You will be confident working independently while also demonstrating strong teamworking skills, ideally with experience of inter-professional collaboration across health, education, and social care sectors.
An awareness of, and willingness to work within, children’s palliative care and bereavement work is essential. Experience in bereavement support would be beneficial, though not essential as training will be provided. An awareness of cultural attitudes to death and dying would be an advantage. You will bring excellent interpersonal skills, a positive and enthusiastic attitude, and a flexible approach to this dynamic working environment.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is desirable, given the wide geographical area we cover.
Kindly see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity. We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this role early if we receive sufficient applications.
Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child & Adult Barring will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, ongoing support and supervision, reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this role early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Noah's Ark Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disability-confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Cultural Worker with experience supporting children and families to join our award-winning, Family Link Team. Inspired by the successful implementation of similar roles in other children’s hospices to strengthen connections with local communities, we are seeking a Turkish-speaking Family Support Worker to help ensure our services are culturally responsive and accessible.
The Family Link Team offers social and emotional support from allocated Key Workers who act as a central point of access for families to Noah’s Ark Services, in addition to providing advice, advocacy and emotional support. The Family Link Cultural Worker role involves assessing family needs, introducing them to appropriate services, and when required providing tailored linguistic and cultural support to Turkish-speaking families. You will continue to support families throughout their child’s journey with Noah’s Ark, including, where appropriate, after the child has died.
This bespoke role will be pivotal in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with culturally diverse communities across North Central London and Hertsmere. It will play a crucial part in ensuring that Noah’s Ark remains responsive to the evolving needs of the communities we serve.
ABOUT YOU You will be fluent in both English and standard Turkish, with the ideal candidate also speaking an additional language. You will have experience working with children and families from culturally diverse backgrounds in a key worker or family support role. Excellent communication skills are essential. We are seeking someone who demonstrates a deep understanding of the importance of sensitivity and strict confidentiality when engaging with members of the community.
You will have a good understanding of the needs of children with disabilities and complex conditions, as well as the challenges faced by their families. Experience in needs assessment and care planning would be an advantage. You will be confident working independently while also demonstrating strong teamworking skills, ideally with experience of inter-professional collaboration across health, education, and social care sectors.
An awareness of, and willingness to work within, children’s palliative care and bereavement work is essential. Experience in bereavement support would be beneficial, though not essential as training will be provided. An awareness of cultural attitudes to death and dying would be an advantage. You will bring excellent interpersonal skills, a positive and enthusiastic attitude, and a flexible approach to this dynamic working environment.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is desirable, given the wide geographical area we cover.
Kindly see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity. We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this role early if we receive sufficient applications.
Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child & Adult Barring will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, ongoing support and supervision, reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this role early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Noah's Ark Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disability-confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please refer to Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please refer to Job Description
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
