Join Our Children’s Team at Dougie Mac
Are you passionate about working with children and families? Do you want to make a meaningful difference every day? We’re looking for kind, motivated and resilient individuals to join our warm, Nurse-led Children’s Service at Dougie Mac.
In this unique role, you’ll provide compassionate care and emotional support to children and young people with complex or life-limiting conditions. Every day is different – from playtime and creative activities to supporting health needs and building precious memories with families in a home-from-home environment.
What you'll do:
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Support children and families in line with individual care plans
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Work closely with registered nurses to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
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Use creativity and play to engage children in meaningful experiences
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Communicate sensitively with families, colleagues and professionals
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Be part of a supportive team that puts children at the heart of everything
What you’ll need:
? Experience working with children and families
? NVQ Level 2 in care (or equivalent)
? Excellent communication and teamwork skills
? A calm, positive and compassionate approach
? Flexibility to work shifts across a 24-hour service
? A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (Desirable)
Why Join Dougie Mac?
At Dougie Mac, we care deeply about the people who make our work possible. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-led organisation where everyone is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a real difference.
As a Dougie Mac employee, you’ll benefit from:
- ?? 35 days of annual leave, rising with length of service
- ?? Options to buy and sell annual leave
- ?? Hospice-paid Healthcare Cash Plan
- ?? Competitive Pension Scheme
- ? DBS paid for by the hospice
- ?? Learning & Development opportunities
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?? Free on-site parking
? Join us and be part of a local charity that puts people at the heart of everything we do. ?
Salary: £24,852.66 FTE per annum + anti social pay
Hours: 22.5, 30 & 37.5 hour a week contracts available
You will work flexibly over a 7 day period; this will include early, late & night shifts as we operate a 24/7 service. We are recruiting both part and full time positions.
Applications close:
Interviews: TBC
?? How to Apply
Please complete the application form in full, paying particular attention to your personal statement. This should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.
?? For more information, please contact:
Children’s Team Leaders
?? 01782 654440. [email protected] or Jane Jones, Head of Children’s Services - [email protected]
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.
Job Description & Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV’s alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.
At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
To find out more information click here.
Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Barlaston Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST3 3NZ
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01782 344300
