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Part Time Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,400 to £24,720 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2025 |
| Location: | WR5 3EZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 265827JCP |
Summary
Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for a Care Assistant for our Three Counties Hospice, Worcester to deliver holistic care of children and young people who are life-limited or life-threatened at the hospice or in their home. This role is offered on a part time basis, working 25 hours per week
About the Role
At Acorns, we aim to make every day a special day for children who spend time with us at a hospice. We provide complex care for babies, children and young people, who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, both in our hospices and in their homes. Our Care Assistants are part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering care packages that are tailored to each child’s individual holistic needs – and we’re structured so that you’ll simply ‘have the time to care’.
As a Care Assistant, you’ll
Assist nurses in assessing the care needs of the children
Deliver day to day care as detailed in the care plan
Assist with medication administration
Facilitate outings, play and activity that is appropriate to age and development needs.
Our Care Assistants have opportunities to apply for a Trainee Nursing Associate role with us, where you’ll study for a professional qualification, which could support your career into nursing.
Discover what it's like to work in an Acorns Children's Hospice: More Than End of Life Care
About You
Care certificate or willing to work towards
NNEB or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (in a subject related to children, families or health)
Experience in hospital or physical care of children
We’re open every day of the year and are fully responsive to the needs of our children and young people, so we will ask for some flexibility as there will be day and night shifts.
What We Offer
£23,400 to £24,720 per annum (pro rata).
25 hours per week
Based in Worcester (WR5 3EZ)
Employee discounts from leading retailers
Employee gym discount scheme
Bike-to-Work scheme
Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.
As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk
Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?
About the Role
At Acorns, we aim to make every day a special day for children who spend time with us at a hospice. We provide complex care for babies, children and young people, who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, both in our hospices and in their homes. Our Care Assistants are part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering care packages that are tailored to each child’s individual holistic needs – and we’re structured so that you’ll simply ‘have the time to care’.
As a Care Assistant, you’ll
Assist nurses in assessing the care needs of the children
Deliver day to day care as detailed in the care plan
Assist with medication administration
Facilitate outings, play and activity that is appropriate to age and development needs.
Our Care Assistants have opportunities to apply for a Trainee Nursing Associate role with us, where you’ll study for a professional qualification, which could support your career into nursing.
Discover what it's like to work in an Acorns Children's Hospice: More Than End of Life Care
About You
Care certificate or willing to work towards
NNEB or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (in a subject related to children, families or health)
Experience in hospital or physical care of children
We’re open every day of the year and are fully responsive to the needs of our children and young people, so we will ask for some flexibility as there will be day and night shifts.
What We Offer
£23,400 to £24,720 per annum (pro rata).
25 hours per week
Based in Worcester (WR5 3EZ)
Employee discounts from leading retailers
Employee gym discount scheme
Bike-to-Work scheme
Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.
As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk
Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?