AddressAbout the Role
Be extraordinary. Be outstanding. Be a Care Assistant at The Treehouse Hospice for EACH in Ipswich on a full or part time basis. Every day will be different and offers new challenges. You will be delivering high quality care to babies, children and young people with life threatening and life limiting conditions and supporting them and their families - in the hospice building, family homes and in the community.
We are looking for individuals with experience of working within a similar caring profession who want to further their experience or develop skills working in children’s palliative care. We are happy to offer full or part time hours and flexible working arrangements. Our standard shift structure is 12½ hour shifts (includes unpaid break) with the hours below:
- Day shift - 7:30am-8:00pm
- Night shift - 7:30pm-8:00am
- Homecare shift - In the community (hours vary)
Job summary: Deliver high quality person-centred care including a range of care tasks for babies, children and young people with life threatening conditions and support their families, as directed by senior clinical colleagues and in line with children’s palliative care principles and participate in the delivery of planned family events and activities.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.
About the Candidate
- a highly motivated person who thinks going the extra mile at work is the norm?
- looking for an exciting new challenge?
- wanting to develop your skills and knowledge?
- wanting to be part of an enthusiastic, progressive, forward-thinking and professional team?
- aspiring to make a real difference to the lives of babies, children and young people with life-threatening conditions, and their families?
About Us
- Pool car provided when working in the community
- Free onsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices
- NHS pension - continuation if already contributing
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- AVIVA pension package – up to 7% employer contribution including life assurance
- Wellbeing support & employee assistance programme
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
