Children's Hospice South West
An established and successful charity, Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) provides hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England. CHSW has three hospices Little Bridge House in North Devon, Charlton Farm in North Somerset and Little Harbour in Cornwall. CHSW delivers services to children and their families who have a palliative care need and meet the agreed referral criteria. The CHSW ethos is support the whole family making the most of short and precious lives and our current delivery model includes care wherever the child is when they need it most including care at the hospice base, at home and virtual support. We are pleased to be recruiting: SALARY : FTE £43,633 - £50,091 per annum (pro rata if part time) plus an attractive benefits package (including the ability to maintain your NHS pension) and work environment CONTRACT : Permanent HOURS : 32 hours per week, including weekends/bank holidays/evenings and nights as required, for which unsocial hours enhancements are payable LOCATION : Little Harbour, St Austell, Cornwall This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic clinical leader with a passion to making a difference to the lives of children with life limited conditions. In this role you will be a key part of the hospice care leadership team ensuring that care standards are high, care delivery is responsive and reflects the model of hospice, that families are engaged, and the team is well led and supported. As Team Leader Care (TL) you will work as part of the care leadership team. Working under the Senior Care Team Leaders (STL) you will provide direct care and leadership to members of the team, overseeing the delivery of safe, high quality care to the children and their families. You will also provide direct line management to a named group of staff and a caseload of children and their families. To be successful you will be/have: • RSCN - RN Child (or RGN with substantial paediatric palliative care experience and willing to undertake further learning in this field) • Clinical experience and competence, including extensive post qualification experience working with children/adults with a life limiting / life threatening condition, including at end of life, chronic illness or disability in a variety of settings; acute, community. • Leadership and management experience, with lead responsibility for a shift, ward, department or team • The commitment and ability to champion the values and behaviours of Children's hospice South West delivering our services reflecting the ethos of the organisation. NOTE: When applying please include a full CV with employment history with education / training information and add your supporting statement in addition to your CV. Closing date for applications: 23/08/2025 Interview Date: TBC We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received; therefore we strongly advise you to apply early CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. Charity Registration Number Why Work For Us? Our employees work hard every day to make the most of short and precious lives. We are proud to support them with a range of enhanced benefits which include: • 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service • enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay • NHS pension continuation for Nursing staff or personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution • family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay • occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme • group life insurance scheme • training and development opportunities • environmental and green agenda • Free on-site parking • A nurturing and inclusive environment • a chance to make a real difference This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) as an organisation and local employer. You may also have experience in the following: Care Coordinator, Care Supervisor, Care Manager, Care Team Coordinator, Senior Care Assistant, Care Support Leader, Care Shift Leader, Care Unit Leader, Care Group Leader, Care Service Coordinator, etc. REF-223121
An established and successful charity, Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) provides hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England. CHSW has three hospices Little Bridge House in North Devon, Charlton Farm in North Somerset and Little Harbour in Cornwall. CHSW delivers services to children and their families who have a palliative care need and meet the agreed referral criteria. The CHSW ethos is support the whole family making the most of short and precious lives and our current delivery model includes care wherever the child is when they need it most including care at the hospice base, at home and virtual support. We are pleased to be recruiting: SALARY : FTE £43,633 - £50,091 per annum (pro rata if part time) plus an attractive benefits package (including the ability to maintain your NHS pension) and work environment CONTRACT : Permanent HOURS : 32 hours per week, including weekends/bank holidays/evenings and nights as required, for which unsocial hours enhancements are payable LOCATION : Little Harbour, St Austell, Cornwall This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic clinical leader with a passion to making a difference to the lives of children with life limited conditions. In this role you will be a key part of the hospice care leadership team ensuring that care standards are high, care delivery is responsive and reflects the model of hospice, that families are engaged, and the team is well led and supported. As Team Leader Care (TL) you will work as part of the care leadership team. Working under the Senior Care Team Leaders (STL) you will provide direct care and leadership to members of the team, overseeing the delivery of safe, high quality care to the children and their families. You will also provide direct line management to a named group of staff and a caseload of children and their families. To be successful you will be/have: • RSCN - RN Child (or RGN with substantial paediatric palliative care experience and willing to undertake further learning in this field) • Clinical experience and competence, including extensive post qualification experience working with children/adults with a life limiting / life threatening condition, including at end of life, chronic illness or disability in a variety of settings; acute, community. • Leadership and management experience, with lead responsibility for a shift, ward, department or team • The commitment and ability to champion the values and behaviours of Children's hospice South West delivering our services reflecting the ethos of the organisation. NOTE: When applying please include a full CV with employment history with education / training information and add your supporting statement in addition to your CV. Closing date for applications: 23/08/2025 Interview Date: TBC We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received; therefore we strongly advise you to apply early CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. Charity Registration Number Why Work For Us? Our employees work hard every day to make the most of short and precious lives. We are proud to support them with a range of enhanced benefits which include: • 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service • enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay • NHS pension continuation for Nursing staff or personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution • family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay • occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme • group life insurance scheme • training and development opportunities • environmental and green agenda • Free on-site parking • A nurturing and inclusive environment • a chance to make a real difference This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) as an organisation and local employer. You may also have experience in the following: Care Coordinator, Care Supervisor, Care Manager, Care Team Coordinator, Senior Care Assistant, Care Support Leader, Care Shift Leader, Care Unit Leader, Care Group Leader, Care Service Coordinator, etc. REF-223121
Children's Hospice South West
Exeter, Devon
Location: South West - Devon, Cornwall, Bristol Job Type: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £84,279 - £94,856 per annum, pro-rata - plus car allowance or lease car Are you a clinical service leader, motivated and passionate about childrens palliative care and looking for a role where you can really make a difference? Join us to lead on the delivery of the highest quality hospice care for babies, children and young people, and their families in the South West of England. The Role: This role is crucial to the delivery, sustainability and development of the highest quality care and support for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families in the South West Region. The care we provide is based from our three hospices: Little Bridge House in Devon, Charlton Farm in North Somerset and Little Harbour in Cornwall. Childrens Hospice South West (CHSW) is one of the largest and most geographically extensive childrens hospice organisations in the UK with a record of achievement in the delivery of high quality care. The Charity is looking to enhance its reputation and to extend its services to more children and their families in the Peninsula. In order to achieve our strategic ambitions, as well as securing service sustainability and above all an exceptional standard of care, we are seeking to recruit an individual with the capabilities to lead, manage, sustain and grow the Charity in the coming years. The successful candidate will have the advantage of having a supportive Board of Trustees, a cohesive Senior Management Team together with Care Leadership Teams and Heads of Care (Registered Managers) leading exceptional teams at each of our hospices. Collectively we are all motivated by making the most of short and precious lives. To take CHSW into and beyond its next exciting stage of development, we are ideally looking for a registered childrens nurse who possesses extensive leadership and operational management experience in the provision of health/social care services with a record of achievement and success in this area. Post-qualification experience working for the benefit of children with a life-limiting/ life-threatening condition, chronic illness or other disability in acute, community, residential or palliative care setting is essential. This is a very rare opportunity to be instrumental in shaping the future of a region-wide childrens palliative care service and will afford a high level of job satisfaction. Whilst managing a complex multi-site service over such a long linear region is unique within the sector, the post, being based in the South West, will ensure that the successful candidate enjoys the high quality of life and leisure opportunities associated with the area. A relocation package may be available. About Us: An established and successful charity, CHSW provides hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England. CHSW delivers services to children and their families who have a palliative care need and meet the agreed referral criteria. The CHSW ethos is to support the whole family making the most of short and precious lives and our current delivery model includes care wherever the child is when they need it most including care at the hospice base, at home and virtual support. As an organisation we are committed to child focused care that supports the whole family. What we offer: We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team, you will also benefit from: company car or car allowance of £5280 work travel expenses paid free car parking on sites support with relocation costs, where appropriate 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay NHS Pension (where applicable) or personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme group life insurance scheme training and development opportunities environmental and green agenda a supportive and inclusive environment a chance to make a real difference Join our team for a rewarding career move to an organisation where 98% of staff say they are proud to work for. Apply now to be part of something truly meaningful! Together, we can create moments that matter. NOTE: when applying please include a full CV with employment history with education / training information and also upload your supporting statement in addition to your CV (if you have any difficulties with this, please contact HR) Closing date for applications: 09 March 2025 Anticipated Interview date: 31 March and 01 April 2025 (at Little Bridge House, North Devon) CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. Charity Registration Number You may also have experience in the following: Clinical Services Management, Care Director, Director of care, Care Manager, Case Manager, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Case Management, Registered Manager, Mentoring, Social Worker, Case Worker, Engagement, Community Support, Rehabilitation, Resettlement, etc. REF- JBRP1_UKTJ
Location: South West - Devon, Cornwall, Bristol Job Type: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £84,279 - £94,856 per annum, pro-rata - plus car allowance or lease car Are you a clinical service leader, motivated and passionate about childrens palliative care and looking for a role where you can really make a difference? Join us to lead on the delivery of the highest quality hospice care for babies, children and young people, and their families in the South West of England. The Role: This role is crucial to the delivery, sustainability and development of the highest quality care and support for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families in the South West Region. The care we provide is based from our three hospices: Little Bridge House in Devon, Charlton Farm in North Somerset and Little Harbour in Cornwall. Childrens Hospice South West (CHSW) is one of the largest and most geographically extensive childrens hospice organisations in the UK with a record of achievement in the delivery of high quality care. The Charity is looking to enhance its reputation and to extend its services to more children and their families in the Peninsula. In order to achieve our strategic ambitions, as well as securing service sustainability and above all an exceptional standard of care, we are seeking to recruit an individual with the capabilities to lead, manage, sustain and grow the Charity in the coming years. The successful candidate will have the advantage of having a supportive Board of Trustees, a cohesive Senior Management Team together with Care Leadership Teams and Heads of Care (Registered Managers) leading exceptional teams at each of our hospices. Collectively we are all motivated by making the most of short and precious lives. To take CHSW into and beyond its next exciting stage of development, we are ideally looking for a registered childrens nurse who possesses extensive leadership and operational management experience in the provision of health/social care services with a record of achievement and success in this area. Post-qualification experience working for the benefit of children with a life-limiting/ life-threatening condition, chronic illness or other disability in acute, community, residential or palliative care setting is essential. This is a very rare opportunity to be instrumental in shaping the future of a region-wide childrens palliative care service and will afford a high level of job satisfaction. Whilst managing a complex multi-site service over such a long linear region is unique within the sector, the post, being based in the South West, will ensure that the successful candidate enjoys the high quality of life and leisure opportunities associated with the area. A relocation package may be available. About Us: An established and successful charity, CHSW provides hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England. CHSW delivers services to children and their families who have a palliative care need and meet the agreed referral criteria. The CHSW ethos is to support the whole family making the most of short and precious lives and our current delivery model includes care wherever the child is when they need it most including care at the hospice base, at home and virtual support. As an organisation we are committed to child focused care that supports the whole family. What we offer: We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team, you will also benefit from: company car or car allowance of £5280 work travel expenses paid free car parking on sites support with relocation costs, where appropriate 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay NHS Pension (where applicable) or personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme group life insurance scheme training and development opportunities environmental and green agenda a supportive and inclusive environment a chance to make a real difference Join our team for a rewarding career move to an organisation where 98% of staff say they are proud to work for. Apply now to be part of something truly meaningful! Together, we can create moments that matter. NOTE: when applying please include a full CV with employment history with education / training information and also upload your supporting statement in addition to your CV (if you have any difficulties with this, please contact HR) Closing date for applications: 09 March 2025 Anticipated Interview date: 31 March and 01 April 2025 (at Little Bridge House, North Devon) CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. Charity Registration Number You may also have experience in the following: Clinical Services Management, Care Director, Director of care, Care Manager, Case Manager, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Case Management, Registered Manager, Mentoring, Social Worker, Case Worker, Engagement, Community Support, Rehabilitation, Resettlement, etc. REF- JBRP1_UKTJ
