Here at Derian House Children's Hospice, we have an exciting opportunity for a Wellbeing Worker to join our team based in Chorley. This is a full time position - 37.5 hours. Flexibility is needed over 7 days (evenings and weekends).
Derian House Children's Hospice is proud to have been providing high-quality care to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions for the last 30 years.
The Derian House care team provides symptom management, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as short break respite care to children, young people and their families across Lancashire, South Cumbria and Greater Manchester. Supported by our dedicated community team, family support team, neonatal services and young people's services we are able to provide a wide range of support and care in a variety of settings.
About the Wellbeing Worker role
You will join an established team who provide our wellbeing service through therapeutic play activities and sessions to babies, children and young people. You will participate in assessing our service users and help implement an appropriate activities programme as part of their wider care package. You will be qualified in wellbeing and play or an equivalent discipline and be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with babies, children and young people with complex care needs in an educational and play environment.
Main Purpose of Post
- To promote a high standard of the wellbeing service through, therapeutic play activities. Sessions and groups as part of a holistic approach to care.
- To participate in the assessment of developmental, physical and emotional needs of the individual babies, children and young people and to develop, plan and implement appropriate activity programmes as part of a total care package.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team respecting the skills, expertise and contributions of others in the provision of therapeutic play to babies, children, young people and their families using Derian House.
- To treat each baby, child, young person and family member as an individual respecting their dignity and providing therapeutic play and wellbeing services that are tailored to meet their specific family needs.
- We offer 35 days holidays per year, including bank holidays and increasing with length of service
- Continuation of NHS Pension scheme (if eligible) or option to join Derian House Contributory Pension Scheme
- Retail discounts through Blue Light card and Benefits platform
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised meals in our diner
- Shift enhancements for weekend / night / bank holiday shifts
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time). Occasional weekend and evening work will be required.
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Wellbeing Worker in Chorley employer: Derian House Children's Hospice
Derian House Children's Hospice is an exceptional employer that offers a rewarding volunteer experience in a supportive and friendly environment. Located in Leigh, our charity shop provides volunteers with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying benefits such as discounts, lunch, and travel expenses. We prioritise personal growth and camaraderie, ensuring that every volunteer feels valued and part of our mission to support children and families in need.
Contact Details:
Derian House Children's Hospice Recruitment Team
