Children's Healthcare Assistant in Birmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED TUE 28 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£24,570 to £25,150 a year Plus additional enhancements for nights and weekends
PERMANENT
Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust r7z94OVO
Job description
Job summary
Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for Children's Palliative Healthcare Assistants for our Birmingham Hospice to deliver holistic care to children and young people with a range of complex health needs, life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Both full time and part time hours are available.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:Work under the direction of the registered nurse to provide care in a variety of settingsProvide personalised care to children, young people and familiesas per the childs holistic care plan and identify changes in condition, ensuring these are escalated to the registered nurseEmpower children, young people and their relatives to make decisions about their care and to exercise choiceHelp ensure that children and young people are introduced to and encouraged to engage in a wide range of stimulating and creative activities by interaction and play, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging the use of local community facilities where appropriateEnsure that the childs or young persons psychological and social needs are met as well as their physical careWere open every day of the year and are fully responsive to the needs of our children and young people, so we will ask for some flexibility as there will be day and night shifts.About YouCare Certificate or willing to work towardsPrevious
Experience
of working with children with complex health needsAbility to provide care sensitively, taking into account culture, beliefs and wishesKnowledge of procedures related to safeguarding adults and children
About us
Acorns provides care for babies, children and young people, who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Our Healthcare Assistants are part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering care packages that are tailored to each childs individual holistic needs and were structured so that youll simply have the time to care.Each hospice is purpose-built with individually decorated rooms overlooking our gardens. We try to make it as welcoming and friendly as possible a homely environment for the children, young people and their families.What We Offer£24,570 to £25,150 per annum (full time)Part-time & full-time roles are availableBased in Birmingham (B29 6HZ)Employee discounts from leading retailers including the Blue Light CardDiscounts on refurbished techEye Test discountHealth cash planGym membership and equipment discount schemeBike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipmentWellbeing, legal and financial supportGenerous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension schemeNHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance schemeInterviews are scheduled to be held on 25 and 28 November
Details
Date posted
28 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,570 to £25,150 a year Plus additional enhancements for nights and weekends
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
289171
Job location
sAcorns in Birmingham Hospice1Oak Tree LaneBirminghamWest MidlandsB29 6HZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for Children's Palliative Healthcare Assistants for our Birmingham Hospice to deliver holistic care to children and young people with a range of complex health needs, life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Both full time and part time hours are available.About the RoleAcorns provides care for babies, children and young people, who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Our Healthcare Assistants are part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering care packages that are tailored to each childs individual holistic needs and were structured so that youll simply have the time to care.Each hospice is purpose-built with individually decorated rooms overlooking our gardens. We try to make it as welcoming and friendly as possible a homely environment for the children, young people and their families.As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:Work under the direction of the registered nurse to provide care in a variety of settingsProvide personalised care to children, young people and families as per the childs holistic care plan and identify changes in condition, ensuring these are escalated to the registered nurseEmpower children, young people and their relatives to make decisions about their care and to exercise choiceHelp ensure that children and young people are introduced to and encouraged to engage in a wide range of stimulating and creative activities by interaction and play, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging the use of local community facilities where appropriateEnsure that the childs or young persons psychological and social needs are met as well as their physical careWere open every day of the year and are fully responsive to the needs of our children and young people, so we will ask for some flexibility as there will be day and night shifts.About YouCare Certificate or willing to work towardsPrevious
Experience
of working with children with complex health needsAbility to provide care sensitively, taking into account culture, beliefs and wishesKnowledge of procedures related to safeguarding adults and childrenWhat We Offer£24,570 to £25,150 per annum (full time)Part-time & full-time roles are availableBased in Birmingham (B29 6HZ)Employee discounts from leading retailers including the Blue Light CardDiscounts on refurbished techEye Test discountHealth cash planGym membership and equipment discount schemeBike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipmentWellbeing, legal and financial supportGenerous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension schemeNHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance schemeInterviews are scheduled to be held on 25 and 28 NovemberYou 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 Childrens Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.If you have any questions, please contact us at out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialCare certificate (or willing to undertake)Desirable.
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working with children with complex health needsDesirable
Experience
within a palliative care setting
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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
Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for Children's Palliative Healthcare Assistants for our Birmingham Hospice to deliver holistic care to children and young people with a range of complex health needs, life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Both full time and part time hours are available.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:Work under the direction of the registered nurse to provide care in a variety of settingsProvide personalised care to children, young people and familiesas per the childs holistic care plan and identify changes in condition, ensuring these are escalated to the registered nurseEmpower children, young people and their relatives to make decisions about their care and to exercise choiceHelp ensure that children and young people are introduced to and encouraged to engage in a wide range of stimulating and creative activities by interaction and play, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging the use of local community facilities where appropriateEnsure that the childs or young persons psychological and social needs are met as well as their physical careWere open every day of the year and are fully responsive to the needs of our children and young people, so we will ask for some flexibility as there will be day and night shifts.About YouCare Certificate or willing to work towardsPrevious
Experience
of working with children with complex health needsAbility to provide care sensitively, taking into account culture, beliefs and wishesKnowledge of procedures related to safeguarding adults and children
About us
Acorns provides care for babies, children and young people, who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Our Healthcare Assistants are part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering care packages that are tailored to each childs individual holistic needs and were structured so that youll simply have the time to care.Each hospice is purpose-built with individually decorated rooms overlooking our gardens. We try to make it as welcoming and friendly as possible a homely environment for the children, young people and their families.What We Offer£24,570 to £25,150 per annum (full time)Part-time & full-time roles are availableBased in Birmingham (B29 6HZ)Employee discounts from leading retailers including the Blue Light CardDiscounts on refurbished techEye Test discountHealth cash planGym membership and equipment discount schemeBike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipmentWellbeing, legal and financial supportGenerous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension schemeNHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance schemeInterviews are scheduled to be held on 25 and 28 November
Details
Date posted
28 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,570 to £25,150 a year Plus additional enhancements for nights and weekends
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
289171
Job location
sAcorns in Birmingham Hospice1Oak Tree LaneBirminghamWest MidlandsB29 6HZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for Children's Palliative Healthcare Assistants for our Birmingham Hospice to deliver holistic care to children and young people with a range of complex health needs, life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Both full time and part time hours are available.About the RoleAcorns provides care for babies, children and young people, who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Our Healthcare Assistants are part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering care packages that are tailored to each childs individual holistic needs and were structured so that youll simply have the time to care.Each hospice is purpose-built with individually decorated rooms overlooking our gardens. We try to make it as welcoming and friendly as possible a homely environment for the children, young people and their families.As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:Work under the direction of the registered nurse to provide care in a variety of settingsProvide personalised care to children, young people and families as per the childs holistic care plan and identify changes in condition, ensuring these are escalated to the registered nurseEmpower children, young people and their relatives to make decisions about their care and to exercise choiceHelp ensure that children and young people are introduced to and encouraged to engage in a wide range of stimulating and creative activities by interaction and play, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging the use of local community facilities where appropriateEnsure that the childs or young persons psychological and social needs are met as well as their physical careWere open every day of the year and are fully responsive to the needs of our children and young people, so we will ask for some flexibility as there will be day and night shifts.About YouCare Certificate or willing to work towardsPrevious
Experience
of working with children with complex health needsAbility to provide care sensitively, taking into account culture, beliefs and wishesKnowledge of procedures related to safeguarding adults and childrenWhat We Offer£24,570 to £25,150 per annum (full time)Part-time & full-time roles are availableBased in Birmingham (B29 6HZ)Employee discounts from leading retailers including the Blue Light CardDiscounts on refurbished techEye Test discountHealth cash planGym membership and equipment discount schemeBike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipmentWellbeing, legal and financial supportGenerous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension schemeNHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance schemeInterviews are scheduled to be held on 25 and 28 NovemberYou 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 Childrens Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.If you have any questions, please contact us at out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialCare certificate (or willing to undertake)Desirable.
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working with children with complex health needsDesirable
Experience
within a palliative care setting
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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
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