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SalaryYoung People’s Service Bereavement Worker
Salary: Band 5 (£28,818 - £34,784) pro rata
Location: St Gemma's Hospice, Moortown, Leeds
This is a permanent, part-time vacancy
The vacancy
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled individual to work in the Hospice Young People’s Service. You will have a relevant professional qualification (e.g. Social Worker, Counsellor, Teacher, Play Therapist, Nurse). You will have experience of working therapeutically with children, young people and their families. You will be able to provide pre and post bereavement support in a range of settings including schools, families’ homes and at the Hospice. Working with the team you will be able to plan, organise and deliver events throughout the year for children, young people and their families. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and possess the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. You will be organised, able to prioritise and have excellent time management ability. You will be creative, warm, compassionate and empathic. You must be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle to use for work purposes.
The 22.5 hours will be worked over three days. Evening and weekend sessions will also be necessary.
If you are a passionate and committed individual then St Gemma’s wants you to join their team. We offer a competitive benefits package including generous leave entitlement, free on-site parking and subsidised meals.
To discuss this opportunity in greater detail, please contact Nic Colgan, Family Support Manager on 0113 306 9167.
To find out further information and apply for this vacancy please visit our St Gemma’s Hospice job page at: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/vacancies
Closing date Monday 8th July 2024.
About us
St Gemma’s Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients and their carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and via our day services, which include a Day Hospice and Out-Patient Department.
St Gemma’s welcomes and provides care to everyone regardless of people’s age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or diagnosis. Our care is always completely free of charge.
St Gemma’s is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK.
St Gemma’s is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place which reflects the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society as we value the different perspectives this brings.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
