Job summary
Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker to join our Care team based in Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice, Conwy. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week. In return, our Health Care Support Worker will receive a competitive rate of £22,226 to £25,079 per annum, plus enhancements.
Main duties of the job
About the Health Care Support Worker role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and dedicated Health Care Support Worker to join our care team at our Hospice in Conwy, to provide holistic care and support to children and young people with complex, life threatening conditions and their families.
You will be a passionate and caring Health Care Support Worker working within our friendly and experienced team, you will be fully supported to undertake a wide range of duties relating to the care and personal needs of the child young person. We take pride in being a centre of excellence for childrens palliative care and offer a fully equipped child centred environment set in beautiful spacious grounds overlooking the Deganwy Estuary.
We are looking for a Health Care Support Worker who
- Provides high quality care in accordance with the child young person’s individual care-plan under the supervision of an appropriately qualified registered nurse.
- Has the ability to act as a key worker supporting families through advocating, navigating and signposting them to services to meet their needs within their community
- Has the energy and enthusiasm to participate in play, recreational and learning activities for the child young person, utilising all resources available and in collaboration with the play leaders.
We are looking for someone who has previous experience of care work, particularly with children or young people and or complex needs. The perfect candidate will have the compassion and communication skills to put the needs of the child and their family at the heart of everything you do, so that we are able to provide the right care and support for them, when they need us most.
About us
Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice is a centre of excellence for children’s palliative care ensuring every family facing the death of a child gets the very best care and support when and where they need it. No one should face the death of a child alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker to join our Care team based in Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice, Conwy. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week. In return, our Health Care Support Worker will receive a competitive rate of £22,226 to £25,079 per annum, plus enhancements.
Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice is a centre of excellence for children’s palliative care ensuring every family facing the death of a child gets the very best care and support when and where they need it. No one should face the death of a child alone.
About the Health Care Support Worker role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and dedicated Health Care Support Worker to join our care team at our Hospice in Conwy, to provide holistic care and support to children & young people with complex, life-threatening conditions and their families.
You will be a passionate and caring Health Care Support Worker working within our friendly and experienced team, you will be fully supported to undertake a wide range of duties relating to the care and personal needs of the child/young person. We take pride in being a centre of excellence for children’s palliative care and offer a fully equipped child-centred environment set in beautiful spacious grounds overlooking the Deganwy Estuary.
We are looking for a Health Care Support Worker who:
- Provides high quality care in accordance with the child/young person’s individual care-plan under the supervision of an appropriately qualified registered nurse.
- Has the ability to act as a key worker supporting families through advocating, navigating and signposting them to services to meet their needs within their community.
- Has the energy and enthusiasm to participate in play, recreational and learning activities for the child/young person, utilising all resources available and in collaboration with the play leaders.
- We are looking for someone who has previous experience of care work, particularly with children or young people and/or complex needs. The perfect candidate will have the compassion and communication skills to put the needs of the child and their family at the heart of everything you do, so that we are able to provide the right care and support for them, when they need us most.
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes:
- Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum with service increments
- NHS pension scheme or organisational pension scheme
- Blue Light Card and Staff rewards programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing services which includes staff counselling
- Flexible working arrangements
- Great development opportunities
Closing date: 10th March 2024
Interview date: 19th March 2024
If you have what it takes to be our Health Care Support Worker then please click ‘apply’ now! We are welcoming informal discussions with our Head of Care, Angharad Davies contact us on 01492 651900. We’d love to hear from you!
Hope House and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker to join our Care team based in Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice, Conwy. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week. In return, our Health Care Support Worker will receive a competitive rate of £22,226 to £25,079 per annum, plus enhancements.
Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice is a centre of excellence for children’s palliative care ensuring every family facing the death of a child gets the very best care and support when and where they need it. No one should face the death of a child alone.
About the Health Care Support Worker role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and dedicated Health Care Support Worker to join our care team at our Hospice in Conwy, to provide holistic care and support to children & young people with complex, life-threatening conditions and their families.
You will be a passionate and caring Health Care Support Worker working within our friendly and experienced team, you will be fully supported to undertake a wide range of duties relating to the care and personal needs of the child/young person. We take pride in being a centre of excellence for children’s palliative care and offer a fully equipped child-centred environment set in beautiful spacious grounds overlooking the Deganwy Estuary.
We are looking for a Health Care Support Worker who:
- Provides high quality care in accordance with the child/young person’s individual care-plan under the supervision of an appropriately qualified registered nurse.
- Has the ability to act as a key worker supporting families through advocating, navigating and signposting them to services to meet their needs within their community.
- Has the energy and enthusiasm to participate in play, recreational and learning activities for the child/young person, utilising all resources available and in collaboration with the play leaders.
- We are looking for someone who has previous experience of care work, particularly with children or young people and/or complex needs. The perfect candidate will have the compassion and communication skills to put the needs of the child and their family at the heart of everything you do, so that we are able to provide the right care and support for them, when they need us most.
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes:
- Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum with service increments
- NHS pension scheme or organisational pension scheme
- Blue Light Card and Staff rewards programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing services which includes staff counselling
- Flexible working arrangements
- Great development opportunities
Closing date: 10th March 2024
Interview date: 19th March 2024
If you have what it takes to be our Health Care Support Worker then please click ‘apply’ now! We are welcoming informal discussions with our Head of Care, Angharad Davies contact us on 01492 651900. We’d love to hear from you!
Hope House and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake QCF NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care/childcare
- Willingness to undertake any further training relevant to role
Desirable
- NVQ or QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care or childcare (Desirable)
- Nursery Nurse Qualification or Equivalent (Desirable)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake QCF NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care/childcare
- Willingness to undertake any further training relevant to role
Desirable
- NVQ or QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care or childcare (Desirable)
- Nursery Nurse Qualification or Equivalent (Desirable)
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.
