Care Assistant

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 is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week.

About the Role

Acorns provides 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’.

Each hospice is purpose-built with individually decorated rooms overlooking our gardens. We try to make it as welcoming and friendly as possible – a homely environment for the children, young people and their families.

As a Care Assistant, you will: 

• Assist the Nurses in assessing the care needs of the children and young people
• Deliver day to day care as detailed in the care plan
• Facilitate outings, play and activity that is appropriate to age and development needs.

You’ll take advantage of training opportunities to further develop your skills and expertise and access clinical supervision when required.  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

• Previous experience in general childcare and experience in a hospital environment or looking after the physical care of children.
• Care Certificate or willing to work towards
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of safeguarding is essential.

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

• Up to £24,720 per annum (FTE)
• 37.5 hour per week
• Based in Three Counties Hospice, 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?