Job Description

?? Join Our Children's Team at Dougie Mac

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Are you passionate about working with children and families? Do you want to make a meaningful difference every day? We're looking for kind, motivated and resilient individuals to join our warm, Nurse-led Children's Service at Dougie Mac.



In this unique role, you'll provide compassionate care and emotional support to children and young people with complex or life-limiting conditions. Every day is different - from playtime and creative activities to supporting health needs and building precious memories with families in a home-from-home environment.

What you'll do:

Support children and families in line with individual care plans Work closely with registered nurses to deliver high-quality, person-centred care Use creativity and play to engage children in meaningful experiences Communicate sensitively with families, colleagues and professionals Be part of a supportive team that puts children at the heart of everything

What you'll need:

? Experience working with children and families

? NVQ Level 2 in care (or equivalent)

? Excellent communication and teamwork skills

? A calm, positive and compassionate approach

? Flexibility to work shifts across a 24-hour service

? A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable)

Why Join Dougie Mac?

At Dougie Mac, we don't just care for our patients and families -

we care for our staff too

. You'll be part of a welcoming, compassionate team that lives by our CARE values:

Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

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We offer a

supportive, flexible and rewarding environment

where you can grow, develop and truly make a difference. As a valued member of our Children's Service, you'll also benefit from:



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35 days annual leave

, rising with length of service ??

Hospice-paid Healthcare Cash Plan

to support your wellbeing ?? A

competitive Pension Scheme

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DBS check paid for

by the hospice ??

Learning & Development opportunities

to help you thrive

? Make moments matter. Help children live life to the fullest - and enjoy a career where you're cared for too. ?

Salary: 23,874.98 per annum + anti social pay

Hours: 37.5, 30 & 22.5 hour contracts available

You will work flexibly over a 7 day period; this will include early, late & night shifts as we operate a 24/7 service. We are recruiting both part and full time positions.

Applications close: 27th July

Interviews: w/c 4th August

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How to Apply

Please complete the application form in full, paying particular attention to your

personal statement

. This should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the

job description and person specification

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?? For more information, please contact:

Children's Team Leaders

?? 01782 654440 ?? childrensteamleaders@dmhospice.org.uk

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.

& Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV's alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.


At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.


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Douglas Macmillan Hospice

Barlaston Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST3 3NZ

Email:

recruitment@dmhospice.org.uk

Tel:

01782 344300