Vacancy type
Paid Vacancy
Function
Family Wellbeing & Outreach Services
Salary
£24,804 - £27,284 per annum (FTE £41,340 - £45.474 per annum) - depending on experience
Weekly hours
22.5 hours (3 days) per week - to be worked Monday, Thursday and Friday.
- Candidate Pack
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- Support for Neurodivergent Applicants
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We are excited to welcome an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Family Wellbeing and Outreach team at the hospice.
About the role:
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children staying at the hospice and families in the community by assessing equipment needs, developing practical manual handling and care plans, and supporting adaptations and assistive technology that open up opportunities for children to engage, participate and live life as fully as possible.
About you:
The successful candidate will bring experience of working with children with complex health needs, along with a genuine passion for helping children and their families thrive.
We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to enabling every child to enjoy meaningful experiences, build on their strengths, and reach their fullest potential.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.
Our employee benefits:
- 30 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- The ability to continue with your NHS pension or to enter a Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance (death in service benefit).
- Wellbeing support and clinical supervision, available both on site and via external providers.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support.
- Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health specialists.
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio
- Investment in you and your professional development, including dedicated time for training.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts.
- Subsidised meals, freshly prepared daily by our catering team
- Free, secure onsite parking.
Ty Hafan’s ambition is that when a child’s life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Sadly, we know that thousands of families in Wales are struggling alone through the fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that comes with caring for a child whose life will be short. We believe that no family should have to live this on their own and we are determined to walk alongside every family through life, death and beyond.
At Tŷ Hafan we are experts at caring for children with life-shortening conditions and our services support families in our hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in families’ homes. We understand that the needs of each child and their family are unique and we know that caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is often extremely demanding. Our aim is to make sure that no one doing this is alone. Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters are crucial in the delivery of our ambition – we know that everyone plays a huge part in making sure that no family faces their child’s short life alone.
Our Vision: A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they and their family need.
Our Purpose: No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the child’s short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond.
Our Values: At Tŷ Hafan we make a difference by living our values: Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership.
Tips for candidates – all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description. Please see attached candidate pack for further guidance.
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Please note this role is subject to the outcome of a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, two satisfactory references and pre-employment medical clearance.
Tŷ Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including those from under‑represented groups. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit and aligned with our values. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.
To apply, click on the apply button below, or for an informal chat about this rewarding role, please contact Lynne Phelps on 029 2053 2192 or [email protected].
Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026
Interview date: W/C 6th July 2026
