Clinical Support Worker

At Derian House, we are proud to provide high quality care to help babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, from across the Northwest, to make the most of every precious moment. We also stand alongside their families, offering comfort, support, and hope. Derian House is the place where you can make a real difference, as we support our colleagues and volunteers to provide this amazing service for children and families. It's a great place to enhance and develop your career as we are committed to investing in training to support our people and their aspirations. We are currently reviewing our 3-5 year plan and as our service develops, we have new and exciting opportunities on either a full-time or part-time basis, to work with our team who are committed to delivering the highest possible standards of care to babies, children and young people. Working as part of a small team of dedicated professionals, you have the opportunity to make a real difference to those we support and their families, in-house in our Hospice, Chorley and in the wider community. We actively encourage ongoing professional development and have an in-house clinical education team and a dedicated clinical skills lab to enhance and improve training and competencies. We will be holding an informal opening evening planned for the 9th June 4.00 – 8.00 pm and will be an opportunity to have a look around, meet staff and find out a little more about Derian House, if you wish to register your interest please contact View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk to register your interest. Be part of something special and help ensure that no child or family faces life’s hardest moments alone. Main Responsibilities To accurately monitor and document the care for the children and young people and ensure that the care provided adheres to individual care plans. Ensure that the children and young people’s daily routines and individualised needs are respected at all times. To be responsible for monitoring, reporting and recording any changes in the condition of the children or young people being cared for, including health, emotional and social care needs. To be competent in Derian at Home’s defined core clinical competencies and individual care needs as a Clinical Support Worker within the community setting. Benefits: We offer 35 days holidays per year, including bank holidays and increasing with length of service Continuation of NHS Pension scheme (if eligible) or option to join Derian House Contributory Pension Scheme Retail discounts through Blue Light card and Benefits platform Free onsite parking Subsidised meals in our diner Shift enhancements for weekend / night / bank holiday shifts Flexible working in terms of parttime opportunities Don’t delay with submitting your application, we reserve the right to close this advert once we have received enough applications. Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time). Weekend, nights and evening work will be required. Part-time hours will also be considered. Location: Derian House Children’s Hospice, Chancery Road, Chorley, PR7 1DH. Selection and Assessment process: Depending on the volume of applications there may be an initial preliminary 20-minute discussion, held virtually (MS Teams), to help sift candidates we wish to progress. The formal process for those invited, will be an onsite face to face assessment and interview Registered Charity Number 1005165 We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of any protected characteristics. Successful appointments will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check.