Job Title:
Family Care Worker (Part Time)
Reports to:
Family Care Lead
Direct Reports:
None
Hours:
15-22 hours per week (including a minimum of 3 weekend days per month)
Salary:
£25,000 pro-rata (£13.74 per hour)
Location:
John Radcliffe Hospital
Purpose of the role
● To cover all responsibilities of the Family Care Team
● Deliver personalised holistic care and support to families in the newborn care unit, in collaboration with the team
● Provide support to NCU staff when needed
● Promote and support SSNAP services
Responsibilities and duties
● Provide emotional support to NCU families through active listening with a caring, compassionate, non judgmental approach)
● Offer practical support to NCU families
● Refer families with additional support needs to appropriate internal hospital professionals (psychology, chaplaincy, multi disciplinary or local community outreach and support services.
● Communicate with the Family Care Team members and psychology staff to ensure continuity of care including attending monthly team meetings
● Liaise with other health care professionals in supporting the family
● Provide support to families during coffee mornings, daily snacks and any planned activities of events organised by SSNAP or the NCU team
● Support SSNAP Family Care Team volunteers during their visits to the NCU
● Encourage continued liaison with pa...