Overview
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ensures the best possible quality of life and makes every moment count for children and families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Our family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home; all meeting the individual needs of the child, young person and whole family.
In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission. Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources. We’re over 440 employees strong, with a team of more than 2,000 volunteers across the organisation including over 50 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.
Role
Care Assistant – The Treehouse Hospice - IP3 8NS
A Full UK Driving License and access to own vehicle is essential for this role
Full-Time & Part-Time applicants considered
* Minimum 24 hours per week
* Our service is provided in a 24/7, 365 days environment; shifts include weekend & Bank Holiday working.
* Shift Pattern: 12 1/2 hour shifts (includes unpaid break)
o Day Shift - 7:30am-8:00pm
o Night Shift - 7:30pm-8:00am
o Homecare Shift - In the community (hours vary)
* Enhanced Rates - Weekends, Evenings & Bank Holidays: +30% Saturdays & Evenings; +60% Sundays & Bank Holidays
* Permanent Contract
£24,937 - £30,162 FTE per annum, dependent on experience
Care Salary Band: 3/4
What we are looking for
We are looking for individuals with experience of working within a similar caring profession who want to further their experience or develop skills working in children’s palliative care.
Development and Support
In our commitment to you, we will provide you with:
* All the training and development required to deliver children’s palliative care including:
o EACH Care Assistant Development Programme
o Children’s Palliative and End of Life Care Training Programme
* Regular clinical, safeguarding and management supervision to support your professional development.
* The support you need to enable you to provide safe and effective care and support to the children and their families who use our service.
Is this the right opportunity for you?
* Are you a highly motivated person who thinks going the extra mile at work is the norm?
* Looking for an exciting new challenge?
* Wanting to develop your skills and knowledge?
* Wanting to be part of an enthusiastic, progressive, forward-thinking and professional team?
* Aspiring to make a real difference to the lives of babies, children and young people with life-threatening conditions, and their families?
Benefits
* Pool car provided when working in the community
* Free onsite parking & Subsidised Meals at our hospices
* Employee health cash plan & wellbeing support schemes
* NHS pension - continuation if already contributing
* Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
* Additional holiday purchase scheme
* AVIVA pension package – up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance
How to apply
Please visit our website www.each.org.uk to view the full job description and person specification and to apply.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Human Resource Department at hrinbox@each.org.uk who will put you in contact with the Hospice Team.
Dates
Closing Date: 4 November 2025
Interview Date: 17 November 2025
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity Statement: At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success. Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.
Other information
Please note: EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications. This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. EACH has a legal responsibility to ensure that its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
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