Care Team Members (Dorset)

Salary: £15,136.90 to £18,921.12 per annum (20-25 hours per week)

This is a permanent, part-time vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Every moment counts. Every memory matters. Join our Care Team to provide exceptional care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions at our hospices and in the community.

Our service is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. Julia’s House supports over 140 families across Dorset and Wiltshire, in the community, at our hospices, and in families’ homes.

We have two Care Team Member positions available. Successful candidates will be based at our Dorset Hospice in Corfe Mullen, working in the hospice and across Dorset in the homes of the children and young people we support. You should have the skills and experience to care for children with complex health needs and support end-of-life care.

This role offers the opportunity to spend quality time with children and their families, creating meaningful memories. You will receive support through an induction process and any necessary specialist training. If you haven\’t completed the Care Certificate, support will be provided to achieve this qualification.

Flexibility is essential as our care services operate seven days a week, including evenings, weekends, school holidays, and occasional overnight shifts. Shift patterns vary, with rotas prepared 6 weeks in advance. Sample rotas are available in the \’Documents\’ section below.

We offer two permanent contracts for 20 to 25 hours per week, depending on your availability. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work are required.

To view a tour of the Dorset Hospice, please click here.

Julia’s House is an award-winning children’s hospice charity dedicated to supporting families across Dorset and Wiltshire.

Each family is unique, and so is our care. When a child has a serious, life-limiting or life-threatening condition, their world changes drastically. Julia’s House exists to help these children and their families.

Our Mission

To reach more children with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions and to set the gold standard in flexible, bespoke care that supports the whole family.

Our Vision

For local families of life-limited and life-threatened children to access the help they need, when and where they need it, with every family member feeling supported, valued, and cherished.

Our Values

• Compassionate and caring: We care, go the extra mile, and treat people as individuals.
• Honesty and integrity: We believe in honesty and fairness, making balanced, long-term decisions.
• It\’s up to all of us: We work together as one team. Everyone is responsible for teamwork and standards.
• Listen and learn: We listen to understand and seek information to continually improve.
• Determined to excel: We strive for excellence in everything we do.

We are committed to equality and diversity, supporting a workforce that reflects all sections of society, and are recognized as a Disability Confident Employer.

Benefits include 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff), Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, a generous pension scheme (with NHS Pension Scheme membership options), free eye tests, the Lifestyle Card scheme, and ongoing staff development.

At Julia\’s House, staff share positive experiences of being valued and supported, with a culture of autonomy and community.

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