About this role
Job summary Acorns Childrens Hospice are looking for a Community Partnership Worker for our Walsall hospice to develop a peer support programme and youth leadership programme, with the aim to increase grief literacy. Youll also work closely with schools and community organisations to ensure they are equipped to support bereaved siblings.
Main duties of the job Acorns Childrens Hospice are looking for a Community Partnership Worker for our Walsall hospice to develop a peer support programme and youth leadership programme, with the aim to increase grief literacy. Youll also work closely with schools and community organisations to ensure they are equipped to support bereaved siblings.
About us
Acorns is recognised as a great place to work because of our people. Our priority is that our people feel valued, whatever their background and experience, and wherever they work.
Job description Job responsibilities
Make a difference in your community. Help us build compassionate networks of support for bereaved children and young people.
Acorns Children’s Hospice are looking for a Community Partnership Worker for our Walsall hospice to develop a peer support programme and youth leadership programme, with the aim to increase grief literacy. You’ll also work closely with schools and community organisations to ensure they are equipped to support bereaved siblings.
As a Community Partnership Worker, you will:
• Map community assets across Acorns regions
• Be responsible for the creation of resources covering topics which matter most to young people.
• Facilitate workshops and focus groups to promote a public health approach to palliative and end-of-life care.
• Identify external funding opportunities through collaborative partnerships.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with our communities
About you
• Experience in the development of community partnerships
• Able to engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong understanding of asset-based community development/compassionate communities principles and practices
• Competent IT skills
We’re driven by children’s needs, so you should be able to travel independently across the region
What we offer
• £27,000 - £27,540 per annum (FTE)
• 30 hours per week
• Based in our Walsall Hospice (WS5 4NL)
• Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
• Discounts on refurbished tech
• Eye Test discount
• Health cash plan
• Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
• Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment
• Wellbeing, legal and financial support
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 24th June.
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.
As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]
Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of general education
Desirable
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Experience Essential
Experience in developing community partnerships
Desirable
Knowledge of resources and services available within the community
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust
Address Black Country Hospice
Walstead Road
Walsall
West Midlands
WS5 4NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.acorns.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)