Job summary
Our Safe
Harbour service seeks to reach out to deprived, marginalised and minority communities
who have not traditionally accessed hospice care.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with good people skills to
join our team to engage with underserved communities and patients, with a
specific focus on areas of socio-economic deprivation.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide a visible presence in these
communities through attending groups and events and running evidence based
short term projects. They will engage
with a wide variety of local stakeholders and develop a knowledge of local
services to secure the best outcomes for patients. They will work as part of a
multi-disciplinary team to support patients to access services to ensure they receive equitable care.
To support delivery of the Safe Harbour objective to improve access to hospice services for underserved groups, with a specific focus on socio-economically deprived communities.
To raise awareness of hospice services through engaging with local groups, members of the public, and service providers.
To identify and work with assets in the local community and develop a database of local services.
To support Safe Harbour patients and families to access services and receive equitable care as required.
To co-produce events, activities and projects with Safe Harbour communities
About us
Here at St
Helena, we believe that everyone living with an incurable illness has the right
to live and die with choice, compassion and dignity. Families deserve to be
cared for and anyone coping with loss should be supported through their grief.
Our vision is
to create a community where everyone knows that as the end of their story draws
near, they will be cared for and die where they choose to be; where loved ones
have the opportunity to make the most of life together, surrounded by people
who care and support one another.
Since we
opened in 1985, this belief drives us to provide the best end of life care and
bereavement support to everyone in north east Essex, not just today but for
years to come.
Since we
opened in 1985, this belief drives us to provide the best end of life care and
bereavement support to everyone in north east Essex, not just today but for
years to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To plan and generate work with underserved communities and write up results.
To be a visible presence in deprived communities. This may require working from a range of places including cafes, shared working spaces, community centres and libraries.
Spend time with local groups, organisations and people in deprived communities to learn about the communitys needs and raise awareness of Hospice services.
To contribute to developing an evidence base that demonstrates the requirements for services that our underserved populations require as part of the Safe Harbour team.
To support with the management of Safe Harbour volunteers.
To work as part of the Hospice and Hospice in the Home Multi-disciplinary teams.
To visit patients and families from underserved groups in their home, or mutually agreed location.
To keep accurate patient records.
Travel independently, in own car to patient homes and various community locations.
To develop a network of contacts and database of services to support Safe Harbour patients.
Representation at internal and external meetings and networking events.
Contributing to St Helenas EDI group and internal awareness raising initiatives.
Setting up and running evidence-based community groups and activities.
Assisting with funding applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To plan and generate work with underserved communities and write up results.
To be a visible presence in deprived communities. This may require working from a range of places including cafes, shared working spaces, community centres and libraries.
Spend time with local groups, organisations and people in deprived communities to learn about the communitys needs and raise awareness of Hospice services.
To contribute to developing an evidence base that demonstrates the requirements for services that our underserved populations require as part of the Safe Harbour team.
To support with the management of Safe Harbour volunteers.
To work as part of the Hospice and Hospice in the Home Multi-disciplinary teams.
To visit patients and families from underserved groups in their home, or mutually agreed location.
To keep accurate patient records.
Travel independently, in own car to patient homes and various community locations.
To develop a network of contacts and database of services to support Safe Harbour patients.
Representation at internal and external meetings and networking events.
Contributing to St Helenas EDI group and internal awareness raising initiatives.
Setting up and running evidence-based community groups and activities.
Assisting with funding applications.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in health and social care.
- Experience working with socially-economically deprived and vulnerable people.
- Experience running groups or activities.
Desirable
- Experience in palliative care.
- Experience handling complex family dynamics.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Able to show initiative in finding out about services to support patients and families.
- Ability to liaise with health, social care professionals, and voluntary organisations in a constructive way.
- Basic understanding of health and social care services.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to think creatively and take initiative.
- Good organisational skills.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to keep accurate records.
- Basic knowledge of safeguarding.
Desirable
- A good understanding of the services provided for local patients and families.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full drivers license and use of a car
Desirable
- Health and social care related qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in health and social care.
- Experience working with socially-economically deprived and vulnerable people.
- Experience running groups or activities.
Desirable
- Experience in palliative care.
- Experience handling complex family dynamics.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Able to show initiative in finding out about services to support patients and families.
- Ability to liaise with health, social care professionals, and voluntary organisations in a constructive way.
- Basic understanding of health and social care services.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to think creatively and take initiative.
- Good organisational skills.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to keep accurate records.
- Basic knowledge of safeguarding.
Desirable
- A good understanding of the services provided for local patients and families.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full drivers license and use of a car
Desirable
- Health and social care related qualification
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.
