Community Outreach and Engagement Officer

Hope House Children's Hospices are bright, homely, active and supportive places. We have two hospices, Hope House situated in Morda, Oswestry and Ty-Gobaith situated in Conwy.

We are a charity that cares for children with serious conditions, who are not expected to live longer than early adulthood. We help them enjoy the best possible quality of life and be as comfortable, happy and fulfilled as they can through short respite stays, emergency care or for end of life care.

Community Outreach and Engagement Officer x 1

Location: Hybrid working in Mid Wales

Salary: £ 24,064 to £28,605 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Part-time (22.5 hours per week)

Duration: Fixed term 2-year contract

Can you help us to deliver Our Mission and ensure no one faces the death of a child alone?

We are looking to recruit a passionate and motivated Community Engagement Officer to join us on a 2 year fixed term contract to help us to reach and support more children and young people from under-represented groups across Mid Wales.

Your role will be community based, and will require you to work in partnership with families and local community representatives to identify children and young people who have life limiting conditions that do not currently access our services.

You will engage with these children, young people and their families to learn more about their needs and communicate our services in a culturally sensitive way, which overcome barriers and lead to new hospice referrals or signposting to other services.

With outstanding communication, engagement and influencing skills, you will have experience in a similar post or hold a relevant qualification in community engagement/development, health or social care.

We are looking for someone who person centred, vibrant, passionate about diversity and inclusion, keen to promote the Children's Hospice Movement and flexible in their approach to work to suit the needs of the families and children we care for.

If you think you have got the special qualities we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

What we offer:

In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, continuation of NHS pension scheme and a staff rewards programme, as well as an extensive training package along with great development opportunities.

If you are looking for a worthwhile challenge and a varied job in which your success will make a real difference, click apply today.

Closing date: Sunday 10th December 2021

Interview date:

The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To meet the diverse needs of our client group, we are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sectors of society.

Hope House Children's Hospices has a responsibility and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Hope House Children's Hospices comply with relevant legislation, guidance and national standards relating to the recruitment of staff and volunteers working with children.