Health Care Support Worker

We are searching for exceptional Health Care Support Workers who are passionate and experienced in caring for Babies, Children and Young Adults and take pride in their role. Hospice is a unique working environment; it stretches a person in many ways. We are looking for individuals who, at their core, are kind, proactive and take the positives from any given situation., Main Purpose of Job

• To assist in providing a high level of specialist palliative care, encompassing a supportive and holistic approach to the child/young person with a life limiting condition and their family in the Hospice and in the child/YPs home environment.


• To work flexibly including rotation onto nights to cover a 24/7, 365-day service. The post holder will work alongside the multi-disciplinary care team and maintain the delivery of care in line with the Hospice philosophy.


Position of the role in Claire House


• The role sits in the unregistered category of care team roles


• The post holder reports operationally to the registered staff member when on duty


• The post holder is directly line managed by a senior registered professional and is ultimately accountable to the Director of Clinical Services


• The post holder reports to a registered professional and is ultimately accountable to the Director of Clinical Services


Scope of Job


• To act as a contact worker on shift demonstrating good core communication skills depending on the specific needs of the child/young person and their family


• To implement the agreed plan of care for a child/young person with complex, palliative or end of life care needs, using a holistic and individualised approach
  
  You will require a minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a health related area. Clinical experience of caring for children and young adults with complex health needs is desirable. This role is hands on delivering care to clinically complex children, following the childs individual care plan. What remains essential is the ability to demonstrate understanding, compassion and to work well with others in the team.
  
  We recognise that working in a Childrens Hospice is very different to that of the NHS and sometimes applicants are not sure if working in a Hospice setting best suits their experience. We hold Claire House values central to our recruitment process. Therefore, we welcome interested applicants to arrange an informal visit and spend time at Claire House ahead of the interview.
  
  All Claire House employees receive a rewards and recognition package which includes generous annual leave, life cover, free access to an Employee Assistance Program and counselling service, free parking, access to training and courses and in-house clinical supervision. We offer additional payments for working unsocial hours and night shifts. You can also continue with your NHS superannuation scheme or join the Claire House pension scheme.