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About the Role
This role is focused on delivering practical, emotional, and social support to young people with life-limiting conditions as they transition into adulthood, generally between the ages of 14 and 25, as well as providing support to their families. Under the guidance of the Transition Nurse, you will manage a caseload of young individuals, offering personalised support that aligns with each person's care plan. Much of the role will involve lone-working, visiting family homes and engaging with young people in community settings. You will also have responsibilities for organising and leading social events and supporting the Transition Nurse in the set-up of transition clinics.

Additionally, this role involves assisting the Transition Nurse and other professionals in delivering a broad spectrum of psychosocial services to enhance the wellbeing of young people and their families. You will also work closely with the Family Support team to help develop bereavement support services that address the specific needs of each child and family.

Please note that this role requires some flexibility and on occasion, may be required to work a weekend or evening. We are happy to discuss this and would provide as much notice as the circumstances would allow. Hours can be worked across the week upon discussion. 

About you
We are looking for someone who is approachable, empathetic, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team in a setting that can be emotionally challenging. The ideal candidate will have a background in community or multidisciplinary roles, particularly in support of young people and families with diverse and complex needs. You should be committed to a person-centered approach, ensuring that the preferences and voices of young people guide the support they receive as they prepare for adulthood. The ability to keep clear and accurate records is essential, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and external agencies, ensuring that everyone involved receives timely and appropriate information.

You will have knowledge and understanding of safeguarding principles and of Metal Health Capacity legislation, along with the capability to provide guidance that supports the resilience of families. Maintaining professional boundaries while fostering a supportive environment is a key aspect of this position. 

Driving Licence and use of car with ability to travel across the catchment area as post requires is essential.

About us
Tŷ Hafan's ambition is that when a child's life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Sadly, we know that thousands of families in Wales are struggling alone through fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that comes with caring for a child whose life will be short. We believe that no family should have to live this on their own and we are determined to walk alongside every family through life, death and beyond.

At Tŷ Hafan we are experts at caring for children with life-shortening conditions and our services support families in our Hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in families' homes. We understand that the needs of each child and their family are unique and we know that caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is often extremely demanding. Our aim is to make sure that no one doing this alone. Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters are crucial in the delivery of our ambition - we know that everyone plays a huge part in making sure that no family faces their child's short life alone.   

Our Vision: A Wales where every child with life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care and their family need.

Oure Purpose: No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in community, offering a lifeline throughout the child's short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond.

Our Values: At Tŷ Hafan we make a difference by living our values which are Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership. 

The benefits of working for Tŷ Hafan include:

• Investment in you and your professional career with allocated time for professional development and training opportunities.
• Holiday entitlement of 30 days (rising to 32 days with service) plus Bank Holidays.
• The ability to continue with your NHS pension or to enter a Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%.
• Life assurance (death in service benefit).
• Wellbeing support and clinical supervision available both on site and through external providers.
• Employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support.
• Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio.
• Staff complimentary therapy and yoga sessions offered regularly.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts.
• Subsidised meals, prepared daily by our dedicated catering team.
• Free on-site secured parking.

If you have the passion and drive and think you have what it takes to enrich the lives of the children and families using our services, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply, click on the link or for an informal chat about this rewarding role, please contact Sophie Knapp, Transition Nurse ([email protected]) on 02920 532 200 or Tracy Jones, Director of Family Wellbeing & Services ([email protected]) on 02920 532174.

Successful applicants must be a UK resident and are subject to the outcome of an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) check and two satisfactory references.

Tips for candidates - All applications and interviews are reviewed against the current job description and job specification; it is important that you familiarise yourself with these documents before progressing your application.

Tŷ Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.