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Children's Community Palliative Care Support WorkerKeech Hospice • Luton, UK
Children's Community Palliative Care Support Worker

Children's Community Palliative Care Support Worker

Keech Hospice • Luton, UK
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Children’s Community Palliative Care Support Worker

Starting salary £24,784.50 per annum with room to develop and progress through the pay grade banding up to £26,133 per annum.

We’re looking for a passionate Children’s Palliative Care Support Worker to join our dedicated community team and provide high quality individual support to a child and their family both at their home and in the hospice. You will provide comfort and care to support our younger patients and make a difference when it matters the most.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide patient centred personal and clinical care and support of children and young people with complex needs in accordance with the care plan in a range of settings
  • Deliver a high standard of specialist palliative care in partnership with other professionals
  • Provide an empathetic and supportive presence for families and refer to appropriate services as needed
  • To act as an advocate for children and their families
  • Engage the patient with a range of activities that meets their needs

What we’re looking for:

  • Previous work or personal experience in caring for children with complex health needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding children
  • Ability to work unsupervised with shifting priorities and organise own workload
  • NVQ Trained to level 2
  • Full UK driving licence

Why join us:

  • A competitive salary and generous annual leave
  • Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • A caring, supportive and inclusive environment

For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification below.

As an equal opportunity and disability confident leader accredited employer, we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

If you require any assistance completing the application form, or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact

Interviews dates: 19th and 21st May 2026

Please don't use AI in your application, we want to hear from you, not ChatGPT.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a basic disclosure and barring services (DBS) check.


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