Part Time Care Assistant inWalsall inWalsall PUBLISHED 28 OCT 2024

£23,400 to £24,720 a year Plus additional allowances for weekends and nights PERMANENT

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Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for a part time Care Assistant for our Black Country Hospice, Walsall to deliver holistic care of children and young people who are life-limited or life-threatened at the hospice or in their home.  This role is offered on a part time basis, working 25 hours per week.

Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for a part time Care Assistant for our Black Country Hospice, Walsall to deliver holistic care of children and young people who are life-limited or life-threatened at the hospice or in their home. This role is offered on a part time basis, working 25 hours per week

About us

Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for a part time Care Assistant for our Black Country Hospice, Walsall to deliver holistic care of children and young people who are life-limited or life-threatened at the hospice or in their home. This role is offered on a part time basis, working 25 hours per week

About the Role

At Acorns, we aim to make every day a special day for children who spend time with us at a hospic
e.
We provide complex care for babies, children and young people, who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, both in our hospices and in their homes. Our Care 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.

As a Care Assistant, youll

Assist nurses in assessing the care needs of the children
Deliver day to day care as detailed in the care plan
Assist with medication administration
Facilitate outings, play and activity that is appropriate to age and development needs.

Our Care Assistants have opportunities to apply for a Trainee Nursing Associate role with us, where youll study for a professional qualification, which could support your career into nursing.

Typical shift patterns:

12.5 hour day: 7.30am - 8.00pm or 9.00am - 9.30pm

7.5 hour day: 7.30am - 3.00pm or 2.00pm - 9.30pm

12.5 hour night : 7:30pm - 8am

Discover what it's like to work in an Acorns Children's Hospice: More Than End of Life Care

About You

Care certificate or willing to work towards
NNEB or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (in a subject related to children, families or health)
Experience in hospital or physical care of children

Were 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.

What We Offer

£23,400 to £24,720 per annum (pro rata). Enhancements for Saturdays (30%), Sundays (50%) and nights (50%)
25 hours per week
Based in Walsall (WS5 4NL)
Employee discounts from leading retailers
Employee gym discount scheme
Bike-to-Work scheme
Generous contribution to group personal pension plan 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 11 November

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.

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

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?

Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for a part time Care Assistant for our Black Country Hospice, Walsall to deliver holistic care of children and young people who are life-limited or life-threatened at the hospice or in their home. This role is offered on a part time basis, working 25 hours per week

About us
Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for a part time Care Assistant for our Black Country Hospice, Walsall to deliver holistic care of children and young people who are life-limited or life-threatened at the hospice or in their home. This role is offered on a part time basis, working 25 hours per week

About the Role
At Acorns, we aim to make every day a special day for children who spend time with us at a hospic
e.
We provide complex care for babies, children and young people, who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, both in our hospices and in their homes. Our Care 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.
As a Care Assistant, youll
Assist nurses in assessing the care needs of the children
Deliver day to day care as detailed in the care plan
Assist with medication administration
Facilitate outings, play and activity that is appropriate to age and development needs.
Our Care Assistants have opportunities to apply for a Trainee Nursing Associate role with us, where youll study for a professional qualification, which could support your career into nursing.
Typical shift patterns:
12.5 hour day: 7.30am - 8.00pm or 9.00am - 9.30pm
7.5 hour day: 7.30am - 3.00pm or 2.00pm - 9.30pm
12.5 hour night : 7:30pm - 8am
Discover what it's like to work in an Acorns Children's Hospice: More Than End of Life Care

About You
Care certificate or willing to work towards
NNEB or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (in a subject related to children, families or health)
Experience in hospital or physical care of children
Were 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.

What We Offer
£23,400 to £24,720 per annum (pro rata). Enhancements for Saturdays (30%), Sundays (50%) and nights (50%)
25 hours per week
Based in Walsall (WS5 4NL)
Employee discounts from leading retailers
Employee gym discount scheme
Bike-to-Work scheme
Generous contribution to group personal pension plan 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 11 November
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.
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
Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?

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Here are 20 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job: Start practice interview... NEW!

1. Can you tell us about your previous experience working with children, particularly those who may be life-limited or facing serious health challenges?

2. Do you hold a Care Certificate, NVQ Level 2, or any other relevant qualification? How do you believe these have prepared you for this role?

3. Can you describe a time when you had to assist in the assessment of a child's care needs? What was your approach?

4. How would you define holistic care in the context of providing support to children and young people in a hospice setting?

5. What do you believe are the most important aspects of delivering day-to-day care for children who are life-limited or life-threatened?

6. How do you approach facilitating play activities for children with varying developmental needs?

7. How do you see your role as a Care Assistant fitting into the wider multi-disciplinary team within the hospice?

8. Can you provide an example of a time you worked effectively as part of a team? What was your role, and what was the outcome?

9. How would you handle a situation where there is a disagreement among team members regarding a child’s care plan?

10. This role requires flexibility with shifts, including day and night work. Are you comfortable with this schedule? How do you plan to manage your work-life balance?

11. Can you discuss a time you had to adapt quickly to a change in a child's care plan or needs? How did you handle it?

12. Caring for seriously ill children requires a great deal of empathy. How do you ensure that you remain compassionate in challenging situations?

13. How do you support families who are going through difficult times? Can you share an experience that demonstrates your ability to connect with them?

14. Acorns is committed to safeguarding children. What does safeguarding mean to you, and how would you ensure the wellbeing of the children in your care?

15. How would you respond if you suspected a child was at risk or being harmed in some way?

16. Are you interested in pursuing further qualifications, such as the Trainee Nursing Associate role mentioned in the job description? What are your career aspirations?

17. How do you stay updated with best practices in child care and health support?

18. What motivated you to apply for this role at Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust specifically?

19. How do you believe you can contribute to making each day a special day for the children at the hospice?

20. Do you have any questions about our organisation or the specific responsibilities of this role?