This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled individual to work in the Hospice Young People’s Service. You will have a relevant professional qualification (e.g. Social Worker, Counsellor, Teacher, Play Therapist, Nurse). You will have experience of working therapeutically with children, young people and their families. You will be able to provide pre and post bereavement support in a range of settings including schools, families’ homes and at the Hospice. Working with the team you will be able to plan, organise and deliver events throughout the year for children, young people and their families. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and possess the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. You will be organised, able to prioritise and have excellent time management ability. You will be creative, warm, compassionate and empathic. You must be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle to use for work purposes.
The 22.5 hours will be worked over three days. Evening and weekend sessions will also be necessary.
If you are a passionate and committed individual then St Gemma’s wants you to join their team. We offer a competitive benefits package including generous leave entitlement, free on-site parking and subsidised meals.
To discuss this opportunity in greater detail, please contact Nic Colgan, Family Support Manager on 0113 306 9167.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement prior to the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
About us
St Gemma’s Hospice is an independent Leeds-based charity and one of the leading hospices in the UK, providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients, families and carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and at our Out-Patients.
We have around 300 employees working across the main Hospice site in Moortown, Retail Hub in Bramley, a large chain of charity shops, and out in the community. We offer career opportunities both in our multi-disciplinary clinical team and in a wide range of non-clinical roles, all of which contribute towards local patient care. St Gemma’s Hospice has a team of approximately 800 volunteers, working in a variety of roles supporting departments throughout the organisation.
St Gemma’s is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place which reflects the communities we serve. We offer a competitive range of benefits with an emphasis on staff well-being in a caring and friendly environment.
The benefits
Maternity / Paternity
leave
Generous holiday
Personal pension plan
Employee assistance programme
Free parking (Hospice Site)
Wellbeing support
Subsidised Meals (Hospice Site)
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