Care Support Worker – Children & Young Adults Service
St Oswald’s Hospice are looking for a caring and dedicated Care Support Worker to join their team. You will work under the guidance of a Registered Nurse to deliver care and provide a range of activities to meet the assessed needs of the Children & Young Adults who access our service and to support their families with that care. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of Children and Young Adults with life‑limiting illnesses then we would love to hear from you!
Job Details
- Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £24,853 – £25,491 per annum (plus allowance for unsocial hours)
- NHS pension may be transferable.
Responsibilities
- Deliver care and provide a range of activities to meet assessed needs of children and young adults with life‑limiting illnesses.
- Support families in providing appropriate care.
- Maintain accurate and concise records, using effective communication skills.
- Cover shifts as required across a 24‑hour, 7‑day rota.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with children/young adults with complex health needs in an education, health or social care setting.
- Effective communication skills and ability to record information accurately & concisely.
- Flexibility to cover a range of shifts over a 24 hour / 7 day rota.
- Existing right to work in the UK (no sponsorship offered).
- Ability to carry out an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check upon appointment.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of vulnerable individuals.
Equal Opportunities
St Oswald’s Hospice is committed to equity and diversity and is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non‑disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader and will offer interviews to candidates who request consideration under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.
