Job summary
Dougie Mac is an open-culture organisation, underpinned by clear strategic aims, vision and values. By joining Dougie Mac, you will be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to delivering person-led, responsive and cost effective services of the highest quality. Staff at Dougie Mac are well-motivated, with professional development pathways, and given opportunities to be reflective in their roles through supervision and reflective practice.
Dougie Mac has been named the UKs Best Charity to Work For in the 2023 quarter 3 league table compiled by independent employee engagement specialists, Best Companies.
The prestigious title was awarded by the Best Companies 2023 Accreditation which also gave Dougie Mac a three star rating the highest possible ranking meaning that the hospice is now classed as a World-Class Organisation to work for.
The Hospice offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, funded study, free parking, Paycare and much more.
Main duties of the job
The right candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a motivation for continual learning and sharing of knowledge, with the drive to ensure our children, young people and families receive the highest possible standard of care. You will work as a member of the Care Team providing support to children and young people with life limiting/life threatening and often complex care needs.
This role will be full time/part time working days, flexible to cover 24/7 period. Please read the job description (below) for further details.
If you would you like to be part of our friendly, supportive team delivering high standards of specialist children & young peoples palliative care, then we would love to hear from you.
About us
Dougie Mac is an open-culture organisation, underpinned by clear strategic aims, vision and values. By joining Dougie Mac, you will be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to delivering person-led, responsive and cost effective services of the highest quality. Staff at Dougie Mac are well-motivated, with professional development pathways, and given opportunities to be reflective in their roles through supervision and reflective practice.
Dougie Mac has been named the UKs Best Charity to Work For in the 2023 quarter 3 league table compiled by independent employee engagement specialists, Best Companies.
The prestigious title was awarded by the Best Companies 2023 Accreditation which also gave Dougie Mac a three star rating the highest possible ranking meaning that the hospice is now classed as a World-Class Organisation to work for.
The Hospice offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, funded study, free parking, Paycare and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The right candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a motivation for continual learning and sharing of knowledge, with the drive to ensure our children, young people and families receive the highest possible standard of care. You will work as a member of the Care Team providing support to children and young people with life limiting/life threatening and often complex care needs.
This role will be full time/part time working days, flexible to cover 24/7 period. Please read the job description (below) for further details.
Salary: starting salary £22,721.31 FTE (depending on skills, experience & knowledge) + anti-social pay.
If you would you like to be part of our friendly, supportive team delivering high standards of specialist children & young peoples palliative care, then we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 2 or equivalent in care
- Good general education (Pass in English and Maths
- at GCSE level or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ3 -Child care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children of all ages 0
- 18 years
- Experience of working independently without
- supervision
- Experience of working with families
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with
- complex / additional needs
- Experience of working in health
- care/education
- Experience of working with volunteers
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to engage with children of all ages and
- abilities
- Effective communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of team
- Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries
- with children, young people and their families
- Ability to recognise stress in oneself and others
- and to manage effectively
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- Demonstrate a commitment, desire and
- motivation towards personal, professional
- development, including learning new skills
- High personal standards and commitment towards
- care of children, young people and families
- Able to work shifts covering a 24 hour period,
- including nights and weekends
- Work within the hospice and community
Desirable
- Ability to relate to children with physical
- disabilities
- Ability to deal with sensitive situations
- Knowledge of child development
- Ability to undertake clinical skills
- Demonstrate a friendly, caring nature
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and dedication to
- the role
- Full / clean driving licence inc access to a car
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Address
Dougie Mac,
Children's Services
Stroke on Trent
ST4 8FN