Every moment counts. Every memory matters. Come and join our Care Team and provide exceptional care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions at our Hospice’s and in the Community. Our service is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. Julia’s House supports more than 140 families across Dorset and Wiltshire, in the community, at our hospices and in families’ own homes. The successful candidate will be based at our Wiltshire Hospice in Devizes, working in the Hospice and across Wiltshire in the homes of the children and young people we look after. You will have the skills and experience required that will enable you to care for children and young people with complex health care needs, as well as supporting with End-of-Life care. You get the chance to spend time with children and their families, really getting to know them, and creating wonderful memories. As a Care Team Member, you will be supported through an induction process, and provided with any specialist training needed, to provide a high standard of care to the children and young people we look after. If you haven’t already completed the Care Certificate, you will also be supported through this qualification as a requirement of the role. To meet the care needs of our children and young people, flexibility will be required. Our care provision is provided seven days a week and so hours worked will include evenings, weekends, school holidays and occasional overnights. There are no set shift patterns. Rotas are prepared 6 weeks in advance. Sample rotas can be viewed in the 'Documents' at the bottom of this page. We are offering a permanent contract, with hours between 20 and 25 per week, depending on your availability. A full driving licence and use of a vehicle for business purposes are essential. To watch a tour of the Wiltshire hospice please click here - Wiltshire Hospice Tour on Vimeo About us Julia’s House is an award-winning children’s hospice charity dedicated to bringing comfort and care to families across the two counties. Each family we support is unique and so is the care we provide. When a family finds out that their child has a very serious medical condition, which is life-limiting or life-threatening, their world falls apart. Julia’s House exists to help these children and their families. The Benefits Benefit 4 Benefit 5 Benefit 6 Our mission To reach more children with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions and to set the gold standard in flexible, bespoke care that supports the whole family. Our vision For local families of life-limited and life-threatened children to be able to access the help they need, when and where they need it and for every member of the family to feel supported, valued, cherished. Our values C - Compassionate and caring We care, we go the extra mile and we treat people as individuals H - Honesty and integrity We believe in honesty and fairness. We make balanced, long-term decisions. I - It's up to all of us We work together as one team. Everyone is responsible for great teamwork and standards. L - Listen and learn We listen to understand. We seek information that will help us continually improve. D - Determined to excel We strive for excellence in everything we do. Equality & Diversity We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. https://www.juliashouse.org/equality-diversity-and-inclusion Benefits 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Cycle to Work Scheme Generous pension scheme (existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme may retain membership on joining Julia's House) Life Assurance scheme Free eye tests Blue Light Card scheme The Lifestyle Card scheme Concert4carers scheme Comprehensive induction Ongoing commitment to developing staff Mentoring scheme "At Julia's House, I'm treated as a whole person, rather than just a worker. Everyone across the team genuinely cares about the wellbeing of their colleagues and there's a culture of autonomy and flexibility which allows me to be my best self at work." Fundraiser “There is a real sense of community at all levels at Julia's House. The values and behaviours of all are clear to see and demonstrated day to day. People care for and recognise you as an individual, whilst genuinely value your contribution and what you bring to the team - I have been unquestionably welcomed into the whole team”. Lead Nurse Previous Next Documents