STRATHCARRON HOSPICE
Children’s Bereavement Coordinator
Permanent
Annualised Hours of 624 per year + delivery of ‘Seasons’ groups
(Average of12 hours per week + Seasons groups)
Salary: Band 6:£26,565 - £35,577per annumpro-rata.
Ref No: 1606308
An opportunity has arisen for aChildren’s Bereavement Coordinatorto join the multi-disciplinary team at Strathcarron Hospice. The successful candidate will be required to co-ordinate the day to day management of the children’s bereavement service, assessing and allocating places on “Seasons” groups and arranging staffing and volunteer support to run each group. The post holder will have regular involvement in the Season programme throughout the year and will be required to supervise, provide support and training to all staff and volunteers in the delivery of this service.
This is a permanent post working on an annualised contract averaging 12 hours per week over a course of a year. Hours will be worked flexibly and according to the needs of the service.The children’s bereavement support service is provided predominately during school term time (early evenings)and the ‘Seasons’ groups run over a 7 week period regularly throughout the year.
The ability to work to deadlines and possession of strong interpersonal skills are essential.
The post is subject to a check by Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG).
For an informal discussion, please contact Irene McKie, Chief Executive or David HallPatient & Family Support Manageron 01324 826222.
An application packis available on our website or by contacting Nicola Griffin, Human Resources on 01324 826222 or by emailing
Closing date for applications:Monday 11th July2016.
Interview Date: Wednesday 20th July 2016.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title:Children’sBereavement Co-coordinator
Department: Patient and Family Support
Location: Strathcarron Hospice
Responsible to: Patient and Family Support Manager
Salary: Band 6
Hours of work:Part-time, annualised contract, averaging 12 hours per week + delivery of Seasons sessions
2. JOB PURPOSE
To co-ordinate the day to day management of the children’s bereavement service, assessing and allocating places on “Seasons” groups and arranging staffing and volunteer support to run each group.
To provide support to all staff and volunteers in the delivery of this service.
3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
4. MAIN TASKS
Main Bereavement Service responsibilities are:
- To provide the day to day management of the Children’s Bereavement Service including triaging referrals and allocating children to Seasons groups and arranging all aspects of the organisation of Seasons Groups.
- Provide support to the Adult Bereavement Service in the absence of the Bereavement Coordinator (Adults) or as required by the Patient & Family Support Manager
- To manage and provide leadership and support to staff and volunteers within this service. To act as the immediate point of contact and supervisor of those staff and volunteers.
- To provide direct support to Seasons sessions, also delegating this to other sessional staff to ensure that no one is required to cover 3 groups in the same week
- To ensure all sessions and client contacts are recorded on Crosscare.
5. OTHER JOB ACTIVITIES
- Ensuring that all staff and volunteers involved in delivery of Seasons work are appropriately trained.
- Allocating paid sessions to other bank staff as required, ensuring they are
- Refer complex or inappropriate referrals to other agencies
6. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- A degree or diploma in Counselling.
- Registration with an appropriate professional body e.g. BACP, UKCP, SSSC.
- Relevant post-registration experience of working with patients and families affected by life-limiting illness.
- Demonstrable knowledge of current evidence of responding to grief and loss in children and young people.
- Demonstrable knowledge of a range of counselling and therapeutic techniques.
- Demonstrable experience of being able to work autonomously and as part of a strategic multidisciplinary team.
- Awareness of Child & Adult Protection issues & procedures.
7. DECISIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
- Develop and maintain relationships with PFST colleagues & volunteers.
8. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Equipment
- Required to use a range of office equipment, computer, telephone, fax machine, photocopier, and occasional use of car.
- Required to use the following IT systems and software packages including: Microsoft Office, Crosscare, intranet and internet.
- Some exposure to hazards, having to deal with individuals who may be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or some other substance, where there is a risk of physical or verbal aggression.
- Occasional requirement for lone-working.
- Requirement to drive between the Hospice and other service locations across Scotland.
- Frequent requirement for high levels of concentration.
- Need to assimilate information effectively.
- Exposure to distressing or emotional situations when providing support to a bereaved family or supporting others to do so.
- Frequent exposure to emotional situations when providing support to other Hospice staff that have experienced distress or emotional upset due to a patient or family.
- Occasional exposure to verbal abuse or aggressive and threatening behaviour.
STRATHCARRON HOSPICE
Terms and Conditions:The terms and conditions of service are those laid down in line with the Whitley Council terms and conditions.
Location: Strathcarron Hospice.
Salary Scale:Band 6, £26,565 - £35,577 per annum, pro-rata.
Staff taking up a new appointment with Strathcarron Hospice will normally enter the scale at the minimum of the pay band/range. Any appointment above the lowest point of the pay band/range will be subject to verification of previous NHS/Hospice services or experience outside the NHS/Hospice, which is given in recognition of relevant complete years of experience.
Hours:Part time 12 hours per week (annualised) + 3.5 hours per session for delivery of each Season Groups (Season Groups run for 7 weeks)
Employees may be required to vary the pattern of their working week subject to the exigencies of the service.
Duration:Permanent
Annual Leave:27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years’ service plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).
Or
202.5 hours rising to 217.5 hours after 5 years’ service and to 247.5 hours after 10 years’ service plus 60 hours public holiday (pro-rata)
Pension:This post is superannuable under The Falkirk Council Local Government Superannuation Scheme and your remuneration will be subject to deduction unless you choose to opt out of the scheme.
Right to work in the UK:
Strathcarron Hospice has an obligation to ensure it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK for all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category
Pre employment checks
No appointment can be confirmed until a satisfactory medical examination has been undergone.
Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme
(if applicable):From 28th February 2011 the Scottish Government introduced a new membership scheme to replace and improve upon current disclosure arrangements for people who work with vulnerable groups. If the duties of this post involve regulated work with children and young people and/or protected adults, the successful candidate will require tobe a member of the PVG Scheme and consent to Strathcarron Hospice obtaining a Scheme Record or a Scheme Record Update, if they are already a member of the Scheme. More information of the PVG Scheme can be found at
Police Act Disclosure Check
(if applicable):If the duties of this post require the declaration and validation of criminal convictions, the successful candidate will be required to complete a standard or enhanced Police Act Disclosure Scotland check prior to any offer of appointment being made. In the event of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in the withdrawal of any offer, disciplinary action or dismissal by Strathcarron Hospice.
Confidentiality:In the course of your duties you may have access to confidential information concerning patients or staff. Unauthorized disclosure or removal of information may lead to consideration of disciplinary action.
Equality in Employment:
Strathcarron Hospice fully supports the principle of equality in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful and / or unfair discrimination which cannot be shown to be justified. Strathcarron Hospice is committed to ensuring equality of treatment for both present and potential employees.
No Smoking Policy:In line with Strathcarron Hospice’s No SmokingPolicy, Strathcarron Hospice is a smoke free environment. This means that smoking will not be permitted by staff anywhere within the Hospice premises including residences and grounds
Health & Safety:All employees have a responsibility for their own health & safety and the health & safety of others who may be affected by what they do. Employees also have a duty to co-operate with their employer by following Strathcarron Hospice policies and procedures and safe systems of work; by using equipment safely and by bringing any shortcomings in health and safety arrangements to the attention of their employer. Where something is provided in the interests of health & safety employees must not interfere or misuse it. All employees have a legal responsibility to report any shortcomings in terms of this in their area. Managers and supervisors have a responsibility for monitoring health & safety arrangements and ensuring staff are following policies and procedures and safe systems of work.
Partnership Agreement:
Contributing to the development of partnership working by: supporting Strathcarron Hospice in delivering its goals and objectives; supporting continuous improvement in own performance and the performance of the department, directorate and Strathcarron Hospice; attending training, development and other activities aimed at improving own skills and for the benefit of the organisation and patient care.
Completed application forms should be returned to:
Nicola Griffin
Human Resources
Strathcarron Hospice
Randolph Hill
Denny
FK6 5HJ
Or emailed to
Closing date:Monday 11th July 2016
Ref No: 1606308