Salary: From £27,438 – £31,646 per annum pro rata (plus enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working)
Hours: 4 days (32 hours) per week (rota is flexible to suit the service, to include weekdays, weekends and bank holidays – 9.30–5.30 Monday – Saturday, 9.00–5.00 Sunday)
Contract: Permanent, Part time
"Happy, amazing, special and fun" are perhaps not the first words that spring to mind when you think of a children's hospice but this is exactly how our families describe our hospices. Matched by our staff feeling "proud, rewarded and making a difference" by working in this special setting, this is perhaps quite a different role to what you might have expected.
About Us
Children's Hospice South West are an established and successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England. We aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit us.
What You Will Be Doing
We are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic person to join our sibling team at Charlton Farm, at the edge of Bristol. You will have a sensitive hands-on approach to help meet the specific needs of the brothers and sisters staying with us, by providing activities and opportunities for play, as well as emotional support and bereavement care when needed. Our sibling team focus specifically on ensuring the brothers and sisters stay is a positive and happy experience.
We provide respite, palliative and bereavement care for children with life-limiting conditions on a one-to-one basis. Having the time to build relationships with children and their families whilst they are at the hospice and between visits helps to make our roles incredibly fulfilling.
What We're Looking For
Applicants should have:
Experience of working within a health or social care setting
A relevant NNEB play qualification, or equivalent
A thorough understanding of the need for confidentiality
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why Join Us
Working as part of a friendly team, Charlton Farm offers a beautiful, welcoming, well equipped workplace within a supportive environment where you will be recognised as a valuable individual member of the sibling team. Please visit the Sibling section of our website where you can read more and watch videos about working on the Sibling Team, as well as visiting the Hospice from a Sibling's point of view.
98% of our staff strongly agree that they enjoy the work they do at CHSW and we value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. Being based at Charlton Farm means you will have free on-site parking, be part of a nurturing and inclusive environment, and be able to make a real difference.
How To Apply
Please apply by clicking on the apply link before the closing date (see below). If you have any questions, please visit our website to find out more, or contact us via email.
Closing Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026
Interview Date: Monday 12th October 2026
CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number (phone number removed).
You may have experience in the following: Sibling Support Worker, Play Worker, Children's Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Play Specialist, Nursery Nurse, Youth Support Worker, Childcare Practitioner, Bereavement Support Worker, Children's Activities Coordinator, Early Years Practitioner, Care Support Worker, etc
Salary description
£27438.00 - £31646.00 per year