Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Hospital Family Support Worker

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Job summary

Rainbows Hospice are currently seeking a hospital-based Family Support Worker to join our incredible team as we continue to expand and launch our exciting new range of services which aims to meet the needs of more families - not just within the Hospice building, but also in our local hospitals and local communities. Families of children with serious or terminal conditions are often overwhelmed by the challenge of caring for their children; the complexities of working with many professionals, services, and appointments; and the difficulties of maintaining family life and employment. However, Rainbows is committed to supporting families at every step. As a Rainbows Hospital Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping families through one of the most challenging times of their lives, making sure families are aware of the wider support available to them, and able to access the help they might need.

Main duties of the job

This role would require you to work and travel from Nottingham Hospitals and Leicester Hospitals as well as attend the Hospice in Loughborough for team meetings and days required. This role is 30 hours per week, with flexibility between Monday and Friday, and the requirement to work occasional weekends depending on service needs or for events.

About us

Do you have experience working with babies, children and/or young people with palliative care needs? Are you able to travel between Nottingham and Leicester? Do you have experience offering emotional and/or bereavement support? If yes, then this could be the role for you!

Details

Date posted

28 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,375 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

RAI996167

Job locations

Larke Rise

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 2HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Within this role you will be fully supported and guided by the Palliative Care Team. Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to): To facilitate the provision of ongoing emotional support to families. To act as the point of contact other members of the multi-disciplinary team, parents, children, and young people. To provide signposting and/or practical assistance to enable the families to access the information and practical support required such as, signposting to other services, charity support, benefits, and financial guidance. To ensure that the families individual needs are met, including the cultural, ethnic, and spiritual aspects. To liaise with other professionals/agencies involved with a family to ensure continuity of care. The ideal candidate will have relevant NVQ qualification or equivalent as well as a strong understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. It is essential that you have experience working with babies, children and/or young people with palliative care needs and experience in offering emotional and/or bereavement support. Due to this role requiring travel between Nottingham hospitals and Leicester hospitals, as well as the Hospice in Loughborough, it would be ideal for you to have your own transport. Our benefits include: Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme. Bupa Cashback plan. Life Assurance. 27 days holiday. Plus bank holiday allowance. Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Access to occupational health. Contributory pension scheme

Job description

Job responsibilities

Within this role you will be fully supported and guided by the Palliative Care Team. Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to): To facilitate the provision of ongoing emotional support to families. To act as the point of contact other members of the multi-disciplinary team, parents, children, and young people. To provide signposting and/or practical assistance to enable the families to access the information and practical support required such as, signposting to other services, charity support, benefits, and financial guidance. To ensure that the families individual needs are met, including the cultural, ethnic, and spiritual aspects. To liaise with other professionals/agencies involved with a family to ensure continuity of care. The ideal candidate will have relevant NVQ qualification or equivalent as well as a strong understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. It is essential that you have experience working with babies, children and/or young people with palliative care needs and experience in offering emotional and/or bereavement support. Due to this role requiring travel between Nottingham hospitals and Leicester hospitals, as well as the Hospice in Loughborough, it would be ideal for you to have your own transport. Our benefits include: Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme. Bupa Cashback plan. Life Assurance. 27 days holiday. Plus bank holiday allowance. Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Access to occupational health. Contributory pension scheme

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with families Experience with children/young people with palliative care/special needs Experience of offering emotional and/or bereavement support Car driver with access to vehicle

Desirable

  • Experience of managing a caseload
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with families Experience with children/young people with palliative care/special needs Experience of offering emotional and/or bereavement support Car driver with access to vehicle

Desirable

  • Experience of managing a caseload

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Address

Larke Rise

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 2HS


Employer's website

https://www.rainbows.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Address

Larke Rise

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 2HS


Employer's website

https://www.rainbows.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment officer

Emma Burton

emma.burton@rainbows.co.uk

01509638014

Details

Date posted

28 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,375 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

RAI996167

Job locations

Larke Rise

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 2HS


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