Care Events Coordinator

Overview

In this role you coordinate a varied programme of events and activities for children, young people and families within a multidisciplinary hospice team. You will own events from planning through delivery, evaluation and follow-up, handling logistics, venues, suppliers and volunteers to ensure safe, engaging experiences. You’ll maintain a presence at the hospice, planning daily activities and gathering feedback to inform improvement. This role offers meaningful work supporting families, creating memories and fostering inclusion in a compassionate environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Annual leave: 27 days + bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Mindfulness sessions
• Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver events, groups and activities for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families
• Own events from planning to delivery, evaluation and follow-up, including logistics, communications, venues, suppliers, volunteers and resources
• Ensure activities are safe, engaging and delivered to a high standard
• Welcome, support and include children, young people and families throughout their experience
• Maintain a regular presence at the hospice and plan meaningful daily activities with multidisciplinary colleagues
• Contribute to programme development by gathering feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Ensure activities respond to the needs of the families served

Key requirements

• Experience planning and coordinating activities for children, young people and families
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience building positive relationships with colleagues, families, volunteers or external partners
• Warm, creative, organised and approachable
• Confident communicator with attention to detail
• Ability to produce clear communications and adapt plans as needed
• Comfortable working independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Emotional resilience and ability to work sensitively in a children’s hospice environment

• empathy
• flexibility
• clear communication
• attention to detail
• team collaboration

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