Sibling Worker Fremington, England
Job description
About Us:
We are an established and successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England. We aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit us.
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Join our team for a rewarding career move where 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for CHSW._*
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What you will be doing:*
You will be working with our sibling team, providing activities and opportunities for play to promote positive experiences to meet the specific needs of the siblings of the children and young people using the hospice. This includes providing emotional and bereavement support, using a range of forms of contact. Ensuring the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults is essential at all times. You will work collaboratively with the care team to provide holistic and positive experiences for the whole family.
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The Successful Candidate:*
You will be a personable, engaging and creative individual with previous experience of working with children in providing play and recreational activities. You will have a relevant play or youth work qualification which is essential to this role.
You will have a flexible approach to working days and activities which is essential to support the hospice and changeable needs of the families. Our care team work rotating shifts, which include bank holidays, and weekends.
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What we offer:*
We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team, you will also benefit from:
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33\* days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
- enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay\*
- personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
- group life insurance scheme
- training and development opportunities
- environmental and green agenda
- a supportive and inclusive environment
- a chance to make a real difference
- enhanced terms from April 2023
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Closing date: Thursday 3rd March 2023*
Anticipated interview date: Friday 17th March 2023
To find out more and apply online please visit our website.
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CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314_
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £21,543.00-£25,869.00 per year
