Job summary
We have two Care Team Member positions available and the successful candidates will be based at our Dorset Hospice in Corfe Mullen, working in the Hospice, as well as working across Dorset in the homes of the children and young people we look after.
You will have the skills and experience required that will enable you to care for children and young people with complex health care needs, as well as supporting with end-of-life care.
Main duties of the job
You get the chance to spend time with children and their families, really getting to know them, and creating wonderful memories. As a Care Team Member, you will be supported through an induction process, and provided with any specialist training needed, to provide a high standard of care to the children and young people we look after. If you havent already completed the Care Certificate, you will also be supported through this qualification as a requirement of the role.
To meet the care needs of our children and young people, flexibility will be required. Our care provision is provided seven days a week and so hours worked will include evenings, weekends, school holidays and occasional overnights.
There are no set shift patterns. Rotas are prepared 6 weeks in advance.
We are offering two permanent contracts on hours between 20 and 25 per week, depending on your availability. A full driving licence and use of a vehicle for business purposes are essential.
About us
Every moment counts. Every memory matters.Come and join our Care Team and provide exceptional care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions at our Hospices and in the Community.
Our service is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Julias House supports more than 140 families across Dorset and Wiltshire, in the community, at our hospices and in families own homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a high standard of holistic Care (physical, emotional, social and spiritual), play and professional friendship to the child and their immediate and extended family, and to provide continuity of Care by working both in the community and the Julias House Hospice as appropriate
Be involved in the planning and running of activity sessions, including the development and maintenance of activity packs, both in the Hospice and the Community
Develop, monitor and maintain individualised programmes of activities in direct relation to the childs/young persons specific requirements
Work flexibly alongside the families, supporting them in the manner that they choose, as appropriate to the role of a Julias House Care Team Member.
Take a proactive role in professional training and personal development.
Promote and maintain close relations and liaison with all Care staff.
Work within the appropriate regulatory bodies regulations and help to maintain accurate records of methods, evidence of policies and the monitoring of procedures for inspection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a high standard of holistic Care (physical, emotional, social and spiritual), play and professional friendship to the child and their immediate and extended family, and to provide continuity of Care by working both in the community and the Julias House Hospice as appropriate
Be involved in the planning and running of activity sessions, including the development and maintenance of activity packs, both in the Hospice and the Community
Develop, monitor and maintain individualised programmes of activities in direct relation to the childs/young persons specific requirements
Work flexibly alongside the families, supporting them in the manner that they choose, as appropriate to the role of a Julias House Care Team Member.
Take a proactive role in professional training and personal development.
Promote and maintain close relations and liaison with all Care staff.
Work within the appropriate regulatory bodies regulations and help to maintain accurate records of methods, evidence of policies and the monitoring of procedures for inspection.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working within a Care environment.
- Basic understanding of equal opportunitiesY
Desirable
- NVQ 2 / 3 in Care
- Community based experience e.g. Sure Start, portage
- Experience of working within a play-setting
- Safeguarding Awareness Level 1
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working within a Care environment.
- Basic understanding of equal opportunitiesY
Desirable
- NVQ 2 / 3 in Care
- Community based experience e.g. Sure Start, portage
- Experience of working within a play-setting
- Safeguarding Awareness Level 1
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
