Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 9 Apr
Summary
To assist with setting up and smooth running of group sessions for children and young people, who have experienced loss and bereavement.
Detailed description
Role Description:
To assist with setting up and smooth running of group sessions for children and young people, who have experienced loss and bereavement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support staff with practical arrangements and hosting duties for group sessions.
* To be prepared to actively listen to children with patience and compassion.
* Attend and participate fully in supervision as required by the organisation.
* Attend and participate fully in team events and training as required by the organisation.
* Able to volunteer some Saturdays and evenings.
Skills, Qualities and Experience:
* Have a passion to work with children, have good listening skills and the ability to engage with others.
* May have some experience of working or supporting children and young people.
* Awareness and knowledge of issues around the experience of bereavement.
* The ability to respond to situations that emerge with appropriate referral on to members of the family support team as required.
* Awareness of safeguarding issues and the need to keep up to date.
* Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
* Understand empathy and can work sensitively with the subject matter at the hospice.
* Willingness to undertake training and continual development of skills and abilities.
Benefits to you:
* Becoming part of a friendly and dedicated team
* Gain an insight into the work of the local Hospice and the Hospice movement
* Experience can be added to any CV to strengthen future job applications.
* Training and experience
Training and Additional Information:
* Full training and support will be provided.
* Full Enhanced DBS will be carried out.
Times Available:
Varied session and times – Will be discussed during interview and selection.
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