Forget Me Not Children's Hospice
BANK Clinical Support Worker

£13.69 per hour (£26,775 FTE) plus enhancements for unsocial hours
Shifts include evenings, nights and weekends
Located at our children's hospice in Huddersfield

Time to care – that fits around you

As one of our bank clinical support workers, you'll have the time, support and flexibility to make a real difference to the children with life-shortening conditions and families we care for at Forget Me Not.

Our CQC-rated 'outstanding' service is family-centred, holistic and pioneering. And we are focused on giving each child and each family the time and support they need, helping them to make the most of every moment together.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing hands-on care for babies, children, and young people with complex needs
• Administering medication and helping with clinical tasks
• Engaging children in play and memory-making activities.

The skills and experience you'll need:

• Experience working with children in healthcare, education, or similar settings
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow detailed care plans
• Willingness to learn clinical skills and use specialist equipment.

What we expect from you:

• To accept at least one shift every 8 weeks
• When you accept a shift, to arrive on time and give your best
• To complete mandatory e-learning or show us you've done it already
• Be open to working with children with a variety of needs
• Keep us updated about your availability
• Be flexible to cover evening, waking night and weekend shifts.

What you can expect from us:

• Fair pay, including holiday pay.
• Flexible, easy-to-manage shifts via our online system – you'll be offered at least one shift a month
• No pressure - accept or decline shifts as you wish
• Ongoing support, training and communication
• The PPE and resources you need to do your job safely
• A team that values you and your wellbeing.

If you're ready for a role where you'll have time to care, and time for you too, but would like to find out more (either before you apply or once you have already applied) come along to one of our recruitment information day on 26th November 6pm-8pm.

Any questions, please contact Michelle Street, Senior Care Co-ordinator at [email protected].

For more information about Forget Me Not Children's Hospice, please see our recruitment pack and click here for the full Clinical Support Worker Job Description

Please note: 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.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to equality and diversity and make the following pledge in relation to our recruitment practices;

• We will actively encourage and support under-represented groups to join us as employees
• We will always interview you if you are an applicant with disability who meets the essential requirements of the job and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required.
• We are committed to supporting part time and flexible working; we will consider part time working requests for all our roles

If you require any support or adjustments to complete your application please contact [email protected]