Job Description

Hours

28 hours per week (4 days)

Salary

42,025 - 49,199 pro rata (Band 5, dependent on experience)

Summary

At Haven House Children's Hospice, we are dedicated to providing the very best care for seriously ill and life-limited children, young people, and their families. We believe every moment matters. From birth, through childhood, adolescence and into young adulthood, our care supports families in local communities facing the most difficult challenges.



We are now seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker (SWE registered) or Registered Nurse with Designated Safeguarding Lead experience to take on the role of Family Support and Transition Lead. This is an exciting role, bringing together three vital areas: family support, safeguarding, and transition planning. You will be a visible leader and first point of contact for families who need practical, emotional, and social support, ensuring they are listened to, empowered, and able to access the right services at the right time.



As part of this role, you'll:


Lead the Family Support Service, including social care advice, advocacy, and practical support. Act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead, supporting the organisation to keep children and families safe. Take the lead on transitions, ensuring young people are supported as they move into adult services.

If you are a qualified professional (social work or designated nurse equivalent) with experience in family support, safeguarding, and partnership working, this role offers the chance to shape and strengthen how families are supported across Haven House. You'll work closely with our clinical, therapy, and community teams, as well as external agencies, to make sure children and families feel held, supported, and guided through every stage of their journey.



This role is based at our beautiful woodland hospice in Woodford Green, North East London, with free parking and easy access from the Central line.



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

As an employee you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:


27 days annual leave (pro rata) Pension Scheme (employer matching up to 7%) Free on-site parking Employee Assistance Programme Eye Care voucher scheme Cycle to work scheme Free Blue Light Card Life cover (if eligible)

Closing date

1 October 2026 (although Haven House reserves the right to commence the interview process before the closing date).

Interviews

Week of 6 October 2026

To apply

Please download the application form and return it to Resourcing.



Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check subject to their role.