Community Partnership Worker

About the role

Acorns Children’s Hospice is seeking a Community Partnership Worker for its Worcester hospice to develop a peer support programme and youth leadership programme. The goal is to increase grief literacy by working closely with schools and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Map community assets across Acorns regions
• Create resources covering topics important to young people
• Facilitate workshops and focus groups to promote a public health approach to palliative and end-of-life care
• Identify external funding opportunities through collaborative partnerships
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with communities

Requirements

• Experience in developing community partnerships
• Able to engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong understanding of asset-based community development and compassionate communities principles and practices
• Competent IT skills

Qualifications

Eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check for children and provide two satisfactory references. They must also provide evidence of immunization against specific diseases or confirm willingness to receive vaccinations.

Skills

Knowledge of the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child and commitment to supporting children's rights.

Benefits

• £27,000 - £27,540 per annum (FTE)
• 30 hours per week
• Based in Three Counties Hospice (WR5 3EZ)
• Employee discounts from leading retailers
• Health cash plan
• Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
• Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment
• Wellbeing, legal and financial support
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme

Pay

£27,000 - £27,540 per annum (FTE)

Schedule

30 hours per week

Contact

To apply, visit Apply Now. The position is based in Worcester, Family Services.

Application Deadline

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 11th September.