Job summary
The main aim of the groups is to give children and teenagers who have experienced bereavement the knowledge that they are not alone and to be with other people who will understand them in a safe, caring and supportive environment.
The impact of bereavement on children and teenagers can be devastating, including changes in their behaviour, their physical and emotional wellbeing and educational achievement.
Although grief reactions are normal following the death of a loved one, sometimes having support can help a child have a better understanding of
their emotions.
The Children's Bereavement Groups enable children and teenagers to share their feelings safely and give them strategies to cope in the future.
Can you assist our Childrens Bereavement Coordinator in the organisation and running of the Childrens Bereavement Groups?
Are you confident and capable of effectively communicating with children and adults from all walks of life whilst living the hospice values of United we will be Passionate, Positive and Professional?
Do you want to work for an employer that has achieved outstanding levels of employee engagement in the 2020 Best Companies awards?
https://www.b.co.uk/companies/dove-house-hospice-limited
If the answers are yes, then team Dove House is for you!
Main duties of the job
The role will be to assist our Childrens Bereavement Coordinator in the organisation and running of the Childrens Bereavement Groups.
You will need to be confident and capable of effectively communicating with children and adults from all walks of life whilst living the hospice values of United we will be Passionate, Positive and Professional
About us
Dove House Hospice supports patients with life limiting illnesses to live every moment. It is our vision to provide a sustainable, comfortable and caring environment in which to offer exceptional, specialist palliative care to patients, carers and their families. All roles throughout our organisation contribute to making this vision a reality for those living in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire who rely on us to provide the care that is right for them, in the place of their choice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Child Bereavement Coordinator in the organisation and running of the Childrens Bereavement Groups.
To develop a safe and welcoming environment within the group ensuring that children feel secure and able to attend the groups and to want to return.
To support and creatively engage with the children and inspire them to take part in the group environment through varied tasks and activities
To supervise and support Childrens Bereavement Group volunteers, offering guidance and support where appropriate.
Actively promote the group to other agencies as required.
To assist the CBC in working with colleagues across the hospice as required
Under the guidance of the CBC and within GDPR guidelines collect data as required from the group.
Assist the CBC in admin tasks as required.
To maintain the level of safeguarding training as required by the hospice.
To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.
To receive regular support and supervision from the CBC.
NB This role description may be amended in light of on-going, changing Organisational needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Child Bereavement Coordinator in the organisation and running of the Childrens Bereavement Groups.
To develop a safe and welcoming environment within the group ensuring that children feel secure and able to attend the groups and to want to return.
To support and creatively engage with the children and inspire them to take part in the group environment through varied tasks and activities
To supervise and support Childrens Bereavement Group volunteers, offering guidance and support where appropriate.
Actively promote the group to other agencies as required.
To assist the CBC in working with colleagues across the hospice as required
Under the guidance of the CBC and within GDPR guidelines collect data as required from the group.
Assist the CBC in admin tasks as required.
To maintain the level of safeguarding training as required by the hospice.
To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.
To receive regular support and supervision from the CBC.
NB This role description may be amended in light of on-going, changing Organisational needs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To have a recognised health, educational, social care or counselling qualification
- Relevant Bereavement training
- Training in working with children, young people, adults, and families
- Experience
- Recent experience of working with bereaved children, young people, and adults
- Experience of group work with children and young people
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Relates well to children, young people, and adults
- Awareness of inclusive practice
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Other
- Able to work evenings and weekends
- Ability to embody hospice values
Desirable
- 1.Experience of working with voluntary services
- 2.Experience of working with volunteers
- 3.Experience of liaising with schools and other agencies who support children
- 4.Educated to diploma level
Qualifications
Essential
- To have a recognised health, educational, social care or counselling qualification
- Relevant Bereavement training
- Training in working with children, young people, adults, and families
- Experience
- Recent experience of working with bereaved children, young people, and adults
- Experience of group work with children and young people
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Relates well to children, young people, and adults
- Awareness of inclusive practice
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Other
- Able to work evenings and weekends
- Ability to embody hospice values
Desirable
- 1.Experience of working with voluntary services
- 2.Experience of working with volunteers
- 3.Experience of liaising with schools and other agencies who support children
- 4.Educated to diploma level
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To have a recognised health, educational, social care or counselling qualification
- Relevant Bereavement training
- Training in working with children, young people, adults, and families
- Experience
- Recent experience of working with bereaved children, young people, and adults
- Experience of group work with children and young people
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Relates well to children, young people, and adults
- Awareness of inclusive practice
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Other
- Able to work evenings and weekends
- Ability to embody hospice values
Desirable
- 1.Experience of working with voluntary services
- 2.Experience of working with volunteers
- 3.Experience of liaising with schools and other agencies who support children
- 4.Educated to diploma level
Qualifications
Essential
- To have a recognised health, educational, social care or counselling qualification
- Relevant Bereavement training
- Training in working with children, young people, adults, and families
- Experience
- Recent experience of working with bereaved children, young people, and adults
- Experience of group work with children and young people
- Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Relates well to children, young people, and adults
- Awareness of inclusive practice
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Other
- Able to work evenings and weekends
- Ability to embody hospice values
Desirable
- 1.Experience of working with voluntary services
- 2.Experience of working with volunteers
- 3.Experience of liaising with schools and other agencies who support children
- 4.Educated to diploma level
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.
