At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families with palliative care, providing compassionate and holistic support.
- Company: Join the largest hospice group in Sussex, dedicated to exceptional care.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 35 days annual leave, pension schemes, and on-site education support.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and their families during critical times.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals with a desire to support vulnerable children and families.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Arundel
Vacancy Type: Full Time / Permanent
Pay Range: Grade 3 - £25,427 Pro rata for part time roles
Contracted Hours: 22.5 to 37.5 hours per week
Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Job Summary: This role supports the provision of palliative care to children, young people and families living with a life‑limited condition. Palliative care includes the provision of respite breaks enabling children opportunities to have fun, make memories ‘adding life to shortened years’. You will provide high quality holistic, family centred and compassionate care whilst meeting the complex clinical needs of the children in our care. The hospice delivers end of life care to a small number of children working with specialist teams providing training and advice to manage children’s symptoms effectively. You will work as part of a large team comprising of clinical staff, activities coordinators and the Child and Family Support Team.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Participate in the delivery of high quality care to children and young people who receive respite and end of life care at the hospice.
- Contribute to the ongoing assessment of children and young people, providing and monitoring care under the supervision of the nursing team.
- Participate in the training and development opportunities and frameworks provided by the hospice education team.
- Report changes in the child or young person’s symptoms and conditions and implement changes in care under supervision of the nursing team.
- Work within your scope of practice and clinical competence, asking for help from the nursing team when appropriate.
- Advocate for the child and young person and their families, supporting and promoting decisions, choices and best interests.
- Work as part of a team, providing support and supervision to students and junior members of staff.
- Working with support provide end of life care to children or young people staying at the hospice.
- Contribute to the assessment of children who are end of life ensuring symptoms are controlled, liaising with the specialist palliative care teams as required.
- Ensure exemplary communication skills and participate in the MDT planning of children’s care.
- Maintain accurate contemporaneous patients’ records as per hospice policy.
About us: Southern Hospice Group is the largest group of hospices in Sussex and one of the largest in the UK. We are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to adults, children and their families across Sussex. Bringing our teams and resources together as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce.
Benefits:
- Company pension scheme or NHS pension scheme for eligible employees
- Up to 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- On‑site education support and study leave opportunities
- Option to access Medicash and cover your everyday cost of healthcare for less
- Free parking, subsidised meals and various social activities
- Corporate rate gym membership, discounts with local complementary therapies and Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in Service
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the published closing date where applicant volume is high. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for an Enhanced submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Southern Hospice Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment in Peacehaven. With a strong commitment to employee growth, generous benefits including up to 35 days of annual leave, and opportunities for professional development, we ensure our team members feel valued and empowered. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a range of perks such as free parking, subsidised meals, and a corporate gym membership.
