Job summary
We are currently seeking a Music Therapy Assistant to provide music sessions to babies, children, young people, and their families who access Rainbows Hospice services, by developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of sessions for individuals and groups within the service.
Location: The role is mainly based at the hospice with outreach to homes, hospitals and community hubs so your own transport is essential.
Hours: 22.5 per week 0830 1630 with a minimum of 1 in 4 weekends required.
Contract details: Permanent
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a dedicated and compassionate team, you will assess individual needs, design creative and responsive programmes, and deliver engaging music therapy sessions for both individuals and groups. Through your work, you will empower children and families to flourish, making a lasting and positive difference within the community.
You will play a vital and meaningful role in enriching the lives of babies, children, young people, and their families through the transformative power of music. You will help create safe, inclusive, and nurturing spaces where individuals feel heard and valued, spaces where they can express themselves freely, build confidence, and develop essential communication and emotional skills.
About us
Here at Rainbows Childrens Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting conditions and terminal illnesses as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, were here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Some knowledge and interest of Music Therapy and music interaction which can be used appropriately during music sessions.
- Has a strong background in music with ability to improvise and develop music playing skills.
- To offer musical interventions to babies, children, young people, and their families who are at Rainbows for a period of care, being responsible for the delivery, and evaluation of the music sessions
- To develop and maintain a caseload of children, young people and their families who require Outreach and ongoing musical input. Outreach sessions are for babies, children, young people and families who require input in their own homes, hospitals or community hubs
- To work as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within the Hospice
- To offer flexible music interventions across the hospice working in conjunction with other team members.
- Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Our
Benefits
In addition
to Agenda for Change pay scales, we offer a range of benefits including:
Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise,
Loughborough.
Opportunity for current NHS pension scheme
members to transfer their membership.
Eligibility to join blue light card discount
scheme and Company Shop.
Healthcare Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
Contributory pension scheme.
Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise,
Loughborough.
Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
Free access to an employee assistance programme
Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health
First Aiders
Unofficial benefits: Fun events, All staff away
days, Guest visitors
For further
information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Chloe
Bridden, Lead for Physiotherapy & Therapies on Chloe.Briddon@Rainbows.co.uk
To apply
for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form.
If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss
reasonable adjustments further, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and
Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including
employment referencing covering the past five years.
Please
note: We reserve
the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable
applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid
disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Some knowledge and interest of Music Therapy and music interaction which can be used appropriately during music sessions.
- Has a strong background in music with ability to improvise and develop music playing skills.
- To offer musical interventions to babies, children, young people, and their families who are at Rainbows for a period of care, being responsible for the delivery, and evaluation of the music sessions
- To develop and maintain a caseload of children, young people and their families who require Outreach and ongoing musical input. Outreach sessions are for babies, children, young people and families who require input in their own homes, hospitals or community hubs
- To work as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within the Hospice
- To offer flexible music interventions across the hospice working in conjunction with other team members.
- Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Our
Benefits
In addition
to Agenda for Change pay scales, we offer a range of benefits including:
Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise,
Loughborough.
Opportunity for current NHS pension scheme
members to transfer their membership.
Eligibility to join blue light card discount
scheme and Company Shop.
Healthcare Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
Contributory pension scheme.
Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise,
Loughborough.
Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
Free access to an employee assistance programme
Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health
First Aiders
Unofficial benefits: Fun events, All staff away
days, Guest visitors
For further
information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Chloe
Bridden, Lead for Physiotherapy & Therapies on Chloe.Briddon@Rainbows.co.uk
To apply
for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form.
If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss
reasonable adjustments further, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and
Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including
employment referencing covering the past five years.
Please
note: We reserve
the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable
applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid
disappointment.
Person Specification
Music Therapy Assistant
Essential
- Experience of working with Babies, Children and Young People
- Experience working in healthcare or using music within healthcare and understanding of how music can benefit patient wellbeing
- Knowledge of or experience in using music creatively; to be flexible in music-making and able to adapt depending on the response
- Good at listening and reading the energy from groups/individuals
- Assist with making clinical judgements and analysis involving complex facts or situations.
- Able to participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to establish and maintain effective communication with a wide variety of colleagues, clients and carers
- Physically able and willing to manoeuvre heavy instruments, wheelchairs etc. for short periods during the working day
- You understand how to adapt your communication style in sensitive situations, both verbally and non-verbally
- Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification
Desirable
- Relevant Bachelor's Degree
- Experience of working with Babies, Children and Young People with complex needs.
- Have an understanding of what a 'person-centred' approach is and the difference it makes to music-making.
- Service evaluation models
- Risk Assessment Management
- Evidence of specialist skills development
Person Specification
Music Therapy Assistant
Essential
- Experience of working with Babies, Children and Young People
- Experience working in healthcare or using music within healthcare and understanding of how music can benefit patient wellbeing
- Knowledge of or experience in using music creatively; to be flexible in music-making and able to adapt depending on the response
- Good at listening and reading the energy from groups/individuals
- Assist with making clinical judgements and analysis involving complex facts or situations.
- Able to participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to establish and maintain effective communication with a wide variety of colleagues, clients and carers
- Physically able and willing to manoeuvre heavy instruments, wheelchairs etc. for short periods during the working day
- You understand how to adapt your communication style in sensitive situations, both verbally and non-verbally
- Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification
Desirable
- Relevant Bachelor's Degree
- Experience of working with Babies, Children and Young People with complex needs.
- Have an understanding of what a 'person-centred' approach is and the difference it makes to music-making.
- Service evaluation models
- Risk Assessment Management
- Evidence of specialist skills development
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.
