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Sibling Support Worker Location: Wraxall, Bristol BS48)Hours: 32 hours per week (rota is flexible to suit the service, to include some weekdays, weekends and bank holidays - 9.30 – 5.30 Mon – Sat 9-5 Sun)Salary: From £26,498 - £30,725 per annum pro rata (plus enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working of £6.55 per hour additional) “Happy, amazing, special and fun” are perhaps not the first words that spring to mind when you think of a children’s hospice but this is exactly how our families describe our hospices. Matched by our staff feeling “proud, rewarded and making a difference” by working in this special setting, this is perhaps quite a different role to what you might have expected. About Us:Children's Hospice South West are an established and successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England. We aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit us. What you will be doing:We are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic person to join our sibling team at Charlton Farm, at the edge of Bristol. You will have a sensitive hands-on approach to help meet the specific needs of the brothers and sisters staying with us, by providing activities and opportunities for play, as well as emotional support and bereavement care when needed. Our sibling team focus specifically on ensuring the brothers and sisters stay is a positive and happy experience. Applicants should have experience of working within a health or social care setting and relevant NNEB play qualification, or equivalent, as well as a thorough understanding of the need for confidentiality, and the ability work independently and as part of a team. We