Children's Care Support Worker

-Salary
- **£23,874.98 per annum + anti social pay**
Location
- **Children's Hospice, ST4 8FN**
- This is a _permanent_, _full time_ vacancy_ that will close _in a month_ at 23:59 BST_. _

**The Vacancy**

**Join Our Children’s Team at Dougie Mac**

Are you passionate about working with children and families? Do you want to make a meaningful difference every day? We’re looking for kind, motivated and resilient individuals to join our warm, Nurse-led Children’s Service at Dougie Mac.

In this unique role, you’ll provide compassionate care and emotional support to children and young people with complex or life-limiting conditions. Every day is different - from playtime and creative activities to supporting health needs and building precious memories with families in a home-from-home environment.

**The Role**:

- Support children and families in line with individual care plans
- Work closely with registered nurses to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
- Use creativity and play to engage children in meaningful experiences
- Communicate sensitively with families, colleagues and professionals
- Be part of a supportive team that puts children at the heart of everything

**What you’ll need**:
Experience working with children and families
NVQ Level 2 in care (or equivalent)
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A calm, positive and compassionate approach
Flexibility to work shifts across a 24-hour service
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable)

**Why Join Dougie Mac?**

At Dougie Mac, we don’t just care for our patients and families - **we care for our staff too**. You’ll be part of a welcoming, compassionate team that lives by our CARE values**:Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence**.

We offer a **supportive, flexible and rewarding environment** where you can grow, develop and truly make a difference. As a valued member of our Children’s Service, you’ll also benefit from:

- **35 days annual leave**, rising with length of service
- **Hospice-paid Healthcare Cash Plan** to support your wellbeing
- A **competitive Pension Scheme**:

- **DBS check paid for** by the hospice
- **Learning & Development opportunities** to help you thrive

✨ _Make moments matter. Help children live life to the fullest - and enjoy a career where you’re cared for too._ ✨

**Salary: £23,874.98 per annum + anti social pay**

**Hours: 37.5, 30 & 22.5 hour contracts available**

You will work flexibly over a 7 day period; this will include early, late & night shifts as we operate a 24/7 service. We are recruiting both part and full time positions.

**Applications close: 19th October**

**Interviews: TBC**

**How to Apply**

For more information, please contact:
**Children’s Team Leaders**

**_
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided._**

**_ Job Description & Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV’s alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children._**

**About Us**

At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

**Our Values**

**Compassion**

**Accountability**

**Respect**

**Excellence**

**Our Benefits**

**Pension Scheme**

**Health Cash Plan & EAP**

**Company Sick Pay**

**Life Assurance**

**Generous Holidays and opportunity to buy and sell**

**Free Hospice Parking