Hours: 30 hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our well established and respected Young People’s Service (YPS). The YPS is available to children and young people across the city of Leeds.
This service supports children and young people up to 18 years old who are bereaved of a significant person through a palliative illness. The service also supports families in preparing for a death by offering safe and supportive conversations, often involving exploring feelings through art, play and active listening.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and experienced professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for youth engagement to join our team.
As the Coordinator for the Young People’s Service, you will be expected to:
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Be an experienced practitioner working within the children’s sector (such as in health, mental health, social care, counselling, education etc).
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Have experience and understanding of pre and post bereavement needs of children, young people and their families.
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Be able to sit with distress, whilst also having proven skills to manage your own wellbeing.
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Lead on all children and young people safeguarding concerns that arise within YPS and the wider St Gemma’s services.
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Coordinate and deliver both group and 1:1 support for children and young people and their families.
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Line manage staff, students and volunteers in the YPS service, offering supervision, support and training.
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Ensure a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Promote and deliver meaningful children and young person’s participation in shaping and improving our services.
We offer:
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A caring, supportive environment for both patients and families
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A clear, structured induction
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Regular reflective Supervision
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Education and development within our Academic Unit of Palliative Care
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Colleagues who always strive to do their best and care for each other
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Care supported by a wide multi-professional workforce
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Great facilities including free parking and discounted meals in our Bistro
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Transfer of NHS pension (conditions apply) and competitive rates of pay.
St Gemma’s is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place which reflects the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society as we value the different perspectives this brings.
If you are a passionate and committed individual, then St Gemma’s wants you to join their team.
For informal enquiries please contact: Megan Itson, Family Support Team Manager on 0113 2185500
Closing date: June 22nd 2026
Interviews: TBC
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date and/or close this vacancy prior to the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
St Gemma’s Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients and their carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and via our day services, which include a Day Hospice and Out-Patient Department.
St Gemma’s welcomes and provides care to everyone regardless of people’s age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or diagnosis. Our care is always completely free of charge.
St Gemma’s is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK.
