Job summary
This role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team working with children and young people from the age of 13 up to the age of 25, supporting them to transition from childrens services into adults services.
As the East Midlands only hospice for babies, children and young people, Rainbows is a place where children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families can find care and support. Our incredible team of people help with end of life care, symptom management and respite/short break care, as well as supporting families at home and in the community.
Rainbows is so much more than a building; the Team offer diverse, flexible support to families wherever they are across the East Midlands. We're also there to support parents and siblings through their bereavements.
Main duties of the job
The Role
To support the Transition Lead and Transition Co-ordinator; acting as a resource to colleagues regarding transition issues.
To support the transition of young people moving from Rainbows to other adult services working in close partnership with Rainbows Family Support Team and external agencies such as schools, colleges, care providers and commissioners.
The Candidate
Significant experience of working with children and young people with complex needs.
Understanding of the challenges faced by young people transitioning into adult care.
Ability to engage well with children, young people and their families.
Motivated to make and sustain positive relationships with external organisations
All positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
About us
About us
Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year from across the East Midlands who have a child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most.
We support every child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. Were here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after.
Simply put, were here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are at home, in hospital or at our Hospice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To implement the Transition Policy for Rainbows in conjunction with the Transition team, identifying and liaising with external partner agencies in supporting transition of young people from childrens to adult services.
To work in partnership with the Transition Team, Family Support Team and Care Team to ensure that every young person aged 13 or over has access to transition support.
To identify appropriate services locally that are able to meet the needs of young people requiring transition.
Develop relationships with relevant services to aid the transition process.
Develop a professional relationship with young people and their families.
Ensure that young people and families are informed in a timely way of the impact transition may have on their care and support.
Ensure that families are kept informed of the Rainbows transition pathway and how this impacts on their access to the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To implement the Transition Policy for Rainbows in conjunction with the Transition team, identifying and liaising with external partner agencies in supporting transition of young people from childrens to adult services.
To work in partnership with the Transition Team, Family Support Team and Care Team to ensure that every young person aged 13 or over has access to transition support.
To identify appropriate services locally that are able to meet the needs of young people requiring transition.
Develop relationships with relevant services to aid the transition process.
Develop a professional relationship with young people and their families.
Ensure that young people and families are informed in a timely way of the impact transition may have on their care and support.
Ensure that families are kept informed of the Rainbows transition pathway and how this impacts on their access to the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent
- Experience of working with families
- Evidence of an interest in the care of young people.
- Understanding of safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs
- Car driver with access to vehicle
Desirable
- Experience of working with children/young people with palliative care/complex needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent
- Experience of working with families
- Evidence of an interest in the care of young people.
- Understanding of safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs
- Car driver with access to vehicle
Desirable
- Experience of working with children/young people with palliative care/complex needs
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).
