Children's Community Palliative Care Support Worker

Salary £24,784.50

Location Luton

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Children’s Community Palliative Care Support Worker

Starting salary £24,784.50 per annum with room to develop and progress through the pay grade banding up to £26,133 per annum.

We’re looking for a passionate Children’s Palliative Care Support Worker to join our dedicated community team and provide high quality individual support to a child and their family both at their home and in the hospice. You will provide comfort and care to support our younger patients and make a difference when it matters the most.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide patient centred personal and clinical care and support of children and young people with complex needs in accordance with the care plan in a range of settings
Deliver a high standard of specialist palliative care in partnership with other professionals
Provide an empathetic and supportive presence for families and refer to appropriate services as needed
To act as an advocate for children and their families
Engage the patient with a range of activities that meets their needs

What we’re looking for:

Previous work or personal experience in caring for children with complex health needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong understanding of safeguarding children
Ability to work unsupervised with shifting priorities and organise own workload
NVQ Trained to level 2
Full UK driving licence

Why join us:

A competitive salary and generous annual leave
Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
Healthcare scheme
Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
Career development and progression opportunities
A caring, supportive and inclusive environment

For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification below.

As an equal opportunity and disability confident leader accredited employer, we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

If you require any assistance completing the application form, or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact recruitment@keech.org.uk

Interviews dates: 19th and 21st May 2026

Please don't use AI in your application, we want to hear from you, not ChatGPT.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a basic disclosure and barring services (DBS) check.

The Company

Keech Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. We support adults in Bedfordshire. Children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. At home, in hospice, or wherever we’re needed.

As a teaching hospice, our exceptional people, training, and facilities are helping local communities to live and die well.

Benefits

Competitive
salary

Cycle-to-work*
scheme

Support with health and wellbeing

Training and development

Staff representative group*

Cash
health plan*

*Dependent on role.

Our Locations

Testimonials

Faith

“Having worked for my previous employer for over 12 years, moving to a new organisation was always going to be daunting. I am glad I made that leap! I was welcomed into the team from day one and have always felt supported by my manager and the wider team.”

Lesley

“I love my role at Keech Hospice, it's a real privilege to support families on their journey. Keech is such a beautiful place, and everyone has the same ethos and values. Making the difference when it matters the most.”

Laurence

“I love working at Keech Hospice Care because you see and feel the difference you are making first-hand. I feel trusted and valued here as the specialist in my area. Every day is different and I love being able to work with various departments.”