Be extraordinary. Be outstanding. Be a Care Assistant at EACH.
Every day will be different and offers new challenges. Delivering high quality care to babies, children and young people with life threatening and life limiting conditions. Supporting them and their families - in the hospice building, family homes and in the community.
Care Assistant The Nook Hospice, NR14 7PX
Full-Time & Part-Time applicants considered
Our service is provided in a 24/7, 365 days environment; shifts include weekend & Bank Holiday working.
A Full UK Driving License and use of own car is essential for this role.
Shift Pattern:
Our standard shift structure is 12 1/2 hour shifts (includes unpaid break)
Day Shift - 7:30am-8:00pm
Night Shift - 7:30pm-8:00am
Homecare Shift - In the community (hours vary)
+30% Saturdays & Evenings
+60% Sundays & Bank Holidays
Permanent Contract
Care Salary Band: 3/4
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals with experience of working within a similar caring profession who want to further their experience or develop skills working in children's palliative care. In our commitment to you, we will provide you with: All the training and development required to deliver children's palliative care including:
EACH Care Assistant Development Programme Childrens Palliative and End of Life Care Training Programme
Regular clinical, safeguarding and management supervision to support your professional development. The support you need to enable you to provide safe and effective care and support to the children and their families who use our service. Is this the right opportunity for you? Are you: a highly motivated person who thinks going the extra mile at work is the norm? looking for an exciting new challenge? wanting to develop your skills and knowledge? wanting to be part of an enthusiastic, progressive, forward-thinking and professional team? aspiring to make a real difference to the lives of babies, children and young people with life-threatening conditions, and their families? About us
Comprehensive range of benefits: Free onsite parking Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays Subsidised meals AVIVA pension package up to 7% Employer Contribution NHS pension - continuation of if already contributing Free Eye Tests Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme East Anglia's Children's Hospices supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across East Anglia. At EACH, we are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community and from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds. EACH is also committed to the recruitment and retention of people with disabilities. EACH is proud to be Investors in People accredited. EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications. This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment. Job responsibilities
Deliver high quality person-centred care including a range of care tasks for babies, children and young people with life threatening conditions and support their families, as directed by senior clinical colleagues and in line with children's palliative care principles. Co-ordinate and lead planned care shifts for babies, children and young people with predictable care needs and assessed as stable including allocating care and managing any routine tasks and duties as required. Participate in the delivery of planned family events and activities. Act as mentor to colleagues and students. The post holder will be required to provide care across a range of settings in the community, hospital and at the hospice, and occasionally will be required to work in other EACH Hospice localities. Deliver person-centred planned care to designated babies, children and young people with predictable care needs and assessed as stable, using a range of allocated care tasks including: admission and discharge to and from the hospice; medicines management and care requiring the use of technology or specific techniques, in accordance with care plans. Administer medicines as an authorised practitioner. Observe any changes in the baby's, child's/ young persons condition and promptly seek advice and report back to a Registered Nurse or appropriate professional. Ensure care plans are kept up to date, delivery of care is accurately recorded, and records are maintained in accordance with EACH policies and procedures. Participate in planning and delivering family wellbeing groups and events, and hydrotherapy. Participate as a team member in other activities which complete the care cycle, i.e. laundry, meals, collecting equipment and medicines, ad hoc light domestic duties and outings. Co-ordinate and lead planned care shifts for babies, children and young people with predictable care needs and assessed as stable including allocating care and managing any routine tasks and duties as required. Act as mentor and role model to colleagues and students actively participating in their education and development. Provide support and assistance to other team members when carrying out nursing procedures or wellbeing activities and events. Effectively use assistive technology and mobility equipment. Maintain clinical records using the SystmOne electronic records system in accordance with best practice guidance. Act as an EACH Family Co-ordinator maintaining regular contact with designated families. Actively participate at Care Co-ordination Team meetings and Locality Multi-Professional meetings ensuring any significant changes identified for designated families are discussed and followed up with any action required. When delegated by Team Leader, attend external multidisciplinary meetings when required, representing EACH to maintain positive and effective communication with other agencies involved with families receiving EACH services. Actively participate in health and safety processes contributing to risk assessments, highlighting any concerns and reporting all incidents, accidents and near misses promptly. Participate in management of clinical and pharmacy stock levels and report any concerns. Report any equipment and maintenance issues ensuring that all EACH property is well looked after and maintained. Share knowledge and skills with colleagues, demonstrating leadership and providing support to less experienced staff in line with EACH policies and SOP. Maintain effective communication and collaborative working with all EACH staff and other external services and agencies. Work within the relevant legal, ethical and professional frameworks applicable to children's palliative care practice. Maintain awareness of the diversity and multi-cultural nature of the community. Participate in quality assurance and practice development activities for example audits and evaluations to ensure that the highest standards of care are maintained. Set and maintain effective and appropriate professional boundaries when working with service users at all times. Undertake any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job role, as requested by your line manager or locality leadership team. Person Specification
Other Requirements
Must have full drivers licence and own transport and ability to travel to locations to deliver care as required. Experience
Working with children or young people in a professional setting such as early years, learning disability, school, health care. Working effectively within a team. Working in a leadership capacity as part of a team. Sharing knowledge and skills, providing mentoring, teaching and support to junior or less experienced staff. Observing, recognising and reporting changes in the child's/ young persons condition. Using equipment such as hoists, suction machines etc. Using play skills. Ability to undertake physical activities and manual handling to support the varying needs of our service users in line with the requirements of the role. Working in a palliative care service. Providing community care services. Working with volunteers. Using technology and complex equipment in the delivery of care such as long-term ventilation. Qualifications
Foundation degree or relevant demonstrable experience. GCSE grade 4 / C or above or equivalent in maths. Basic I.T. skills. Awareness of legal and ethical issues affecting children, young people and their families. Knowledge of the wide range of services available to children and families in the locality. Understanding of local and national issues regarding health and social care. Understanding of current issues and best practice in children's palliative care. 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.
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We are looking for individuals with experience of working within a similar caring profession who want to further their experience or develop skills working in children's palliative care. In our commitment to you, we will provide you with: All the training and development required to deliver children's palliative care including:
EACH Care Assistant Development Programme Childrens Palliative and End of Life Care Training Programme
Regular clinical, safeguarding and management supervision to support your professional development. The support you need to enable you to provide safe and effective care and support to the children and their families who use our service. Is this the right opportunity for you? Are you: a highly motivated person who thinks going the extra mile at work is the norm? looking for an exciting new challenge? wanting to develop your skills and knowledge? wanting to be part of an enthusiastic, progressive, forward-thinking and professional team? aspiring to make a real difference to the lives of babies, children and young people with life-threatening conditions, and their families? About us
Comprehensive range of benefits: Free onsite parking Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays Subsidised meals AVIVA pension package up to 7% Employer Contribution NHS pension - continuation of if already contributing Free Eye Tests Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme East Anglia's Children's Hospices supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across East Anglia. At EACH, we are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community and from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds. EACH is also committed to the recruitment and retention of people with disabilities. EACH is proud to be Investors in People accredited. EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications. This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment. Job responsibilities
Deliver high quality person-centred care including a range of care tasks for babies, children and young people with life threatening conditions and support their families, as directed by senior clinical colleagues and in line with children's palliative care principles. Co-ordinate and lead planned care shifts for babies, children and young people with predictable care needs and assessed as stable including allocating care and managing any routine tasks and duties as required. Participate in the delivery of planned family events and activities. Act as mentor to colleagues and students. The post holder will be required to provide care across a range of settings in the community, hospital and at the hospice, and occasionally will be required to work in other EACH Hospice localities. Deliver person-centred planned care to designated babies, children and young people with predictable care needs and assessed as stable, using a range of allocated care tasks including: admission and discharge to and from the hospice; medicines management and care requiring the use of technology or specific techniques, in accordance with care plans. Administer medicines as an authorised practitioner. Observe any changes in the baby's, child's/ young persons condition and promptly seek advice and report back to a Registered Nurse or appropriate professional. Ensure care plans are kept up to date, delivery of care is accurately recorded, and records are maintained in accordance with EACH policies and procedures. Participate in planning and delivering family wellbeing groups and events, and hydrotherapy. Participate as a team member in other activities which complete the care cycle, i.e. laundry, meals, collecting equipment and medicines, ad hoc light domestic duties and outings. Co-ordinate and lead planned care shifts for babies, children and young people with predictable care needs and assessed as stable including allocating care and managing any routine tasks and duties as required. Act as mentor and role model to colleagues and students actively participating in their education and development. Provide support and assistance to other team members when carrying out nursing procedures or wellbeing activities and events. Effectively use assistive technology and mobility equipment. Maintain clinical records using the SystmOne electronic records system in accordance with best practice guidance. Act as an EACH Family Co-ordinator maintaining regular contact with designated families. Actively participate at Care Co-ordination Team meetings and Locality Multi-Professional meetings ensuring any significant changes identified for designated families are discussed and followed up with any action required. When delegated by Team Leader, attend external multidisciplinary meetings when required, representing EACH to maintain positive and effective communication with other agencies involved with families receiving EACH services. Actively participate in health and safety processes contributing to risk assessments, highlighting any concerns and reporting all incidents, accidents and near misses promptly. Participate in management of clinical and pharmacy stock levels and report any concerns. Report any equipment and maintenance issues ensuring that all EACH property is well looked after and maintained. Share knowledge and skills with colleagues, demonstrating leadership and providing support to less experienced staff in line with EACH policies and SOP. Maintain effective communication and collaborative working with all EACH staff and other external services and agencies. Work within the relevant legal, ethical and professional frameworks applicable to children's palliative care practice. Maintain awareness of the diversity and multi-cultural nature of the community. Participate in quality assurance and practice development activities for example audits and evaluations to ensure that the highest standards of care are maintained. Set and maintain effective and appropriate professional boundaries when working with service users at all times. Undertake any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job role, as requested by your line manager or locality leadership team. Person Specification
Other Requirements
Must have full drivers licence and own transport and ability to travel to locations to deliver care as required. Experience
Working with children or young people in a professional setting such as early years, learning disability, school, health care. Working effectively within a team. Working in a leadership capacity as part of a team. Sharing knowledge and skills, providing mentoring, teaching and support to junior or less experienced staff. Observing, recognising and reporting changes in the child's/ young persons condition. Using equipment such as hoists, suction machines etc. Using play skills. Ability to undertake physical activities and manual handling to support the varying needs of our service users in line with the requirements of the role. Working in a palliative care service. Providing community care services. Working with volunteers. Using technology and complex equipment in the delivery of care such as long-term ventilation. Qualifications
Foundation degree or relevant demonstrable experience. GCSE grade 4 / C or above or equivalent in maths. Basic I.T. skills. Awareness of legal and ethical issues affecting children, young people and their families. Knowledge of the wide range of services available to children and families in the locality. Understanding of local and national issues regarding health and social care. Understanding of current issues and best practice in children's palliative care. 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.
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