Senior Sibling Support Worker
Location:
St Austell - Little Harbour Contract Type:
Permanent Job Type:
Full time Salary:
From £21,535 - £25,121 pa pro rata - plus enhancements for unsocial hours Join our team for a rewarding career – 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for CHSW. About Us
Children’s Hospice South West provides care and support for children with life limiting conditions. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sibling Support Worker to join our friendly team where you will be able to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who we support. “Happy, amazing, special and fun” are perhaps not the first words that spring to mind when you think of a children’s hospice, but this is exactly how our families describe our hospices. Matched by our staff feeling “proud, rewarded and making a difference” by working in this special setting, this is perhaps quite a different carers role to what you might have expected. We provide respite, palliative and bereavement care for children with life-limiting conditions on a one-to-one basis. Having the time to build relationships with children and their families whilst they are at the hospice and between visits helps to make our roles incredibly fulfilling. Working as part of a friendly team, Little Harbour offers a beautiful, homely, well equipped workplace within a supportive environment where you will be recognised as a valuable individual member of the care team. 96% of our staff strongly agree that they enjoy the work they do at CHSW, and we value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. The Role
In this role you will provide supervision and support to the Sibling Workers and manage the day to day running of the Sibling Service at Little Harbour. Key responsibilities include: Providing supervision and support to the sibling workers Managing the day to day delivery of the sibling service Ensuring safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults Meeting the specific needs of the brothers and sisters of children using the hospice Providing activities and opportunities for play to ensure their stay is a positive experience Together with the Care Team, providing emotional support, including bereavement care when needed The Successful Candidate
A relevant play or youth work qualification and previous experience of working with children in providing play and recreational activities is essential. A flexible approach to working days and activities is essential to support the hospice and changeable needs of the families. Our care team work rotating shifts, which will include bank holidays, and weekend shifts. What we offer
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 Training
Full on-the-job training and a comprehensive induction period will be given relevant to the role as well as ongoing training and development opportunities. How to Apply
Please apply by clicking on the link before the closing date of 10th February 2025. If you have any questions, please visit our website to find out more, or use our email to contact us and speak to one of our HR team today. Anticipated interview date is Thursday 20th February 2025. CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. Charity Registration Number 1003314.
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Location:
St Austell - Little Harbour Contract Type:
Permanent Job Type:
Full time Salary:
From £21,535 - £25,121 pa pro rata - plus enhancements for unsocial hours Join our team for a rewarding career – 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for CHSW. About Us
Children’s Hospice South West provides care and support for children with life limiting conditions. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sibling Support Worker to join our friendly team where you will be able to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who we support. “Happy, amazing, special and fun” are perhaps not the first words that spring to mind when you think of a children’s hospice, but this is exactly how our families describe our hospices. Matched by our staff feeling “proud, rewarded and making a difference” by working in this special setting, this is perhaps quite a different carers role to what you might have expected. We provide respite, palliative and bereavement care for children with life-limiting conditions on a one-to-one basis. Having the time to build relationships with children and their families whilst they are at the hospice and between visits helps to make our roles incredibly fulfilling. Working as part of a friendly team, Little Harbour offers a beautiful, homely, well equipped workplace within a supportive environment where you will be recognised as a valuable individual member of the care team. 96% of our staff strongly agree that they enjoy the work they do at CHSW, and we value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. The Role
In this role you will provide supervision and support to the Sibling Workers and manage the day to day running of the Sibling Service at Little Harbour. Key responsibilities include: Providing supervision and support to the sibling workers Managing the day to day delivery of the sibling service Ensuring safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults Meeting the specific needs of the brothers and sisters of children using the hospice Providing activities and opportunities for play to ensure their stay is a positive experience Together with the Care Team, providing emotional support, including bereavement care when needed The Successful Candidate
A relevant play or youth work qualification and previous experience of working with children in providing play and recreational activities is essential. A flexible approach to working days and activities is essential to support the hospice and changeable needs of the families. Our care team work rotating shifts, which will include bank holidays, and weekend shifts. What we offer
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 Training
Full on-the-job training and a comprehensive induction period will be given relevant to the role as well as ongoing training and development opportunities. How to Apply
Please apply by clicking on the link before the closing date of 10th February 2025. If you have any questions, please visit our website to find out more, or use our email to contact us and speak to one of our HR team today. Anticipated interview date is Thursday 20th February 2025. CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. Charity Registration Number 1003314.
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