Senior Staff Nurse

Children’s Hospice at Home Team

Fixed Term 12 month contract (maternity cover)

£36,686 - £41,290 dependent on experience

37.5 hours per week (part time hours considered, minimum 22.5 per week)

We are currently recruiting for a senior staff nurse to join our Children’s Community Hospice Care team for a fixed term maternity cover.

ellenor are the provider of all-encompassing hospice care for both adults and children living in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, and also provide respite care to children in Bexley. Our services at the hospice in Gravesend include adult in-patient and day therapy  as well as wellbeing and 24-hour Hospice at Home for all ages. Our strategic aims recognise our role in leading the development of services to the wider community at the end of life, and we see an increasing role in education and training and as a coordinator for providing the best possible palliative care to more people and families.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Children’s Nurse with some knowledge and experience of community nursing, Oncology, Complex Care and/or Children’s Palliative Care. You will have excellent clinical skills and enthusiasm for working within this discipline, but being a nurse at ellenor isn’t just about nursing.  It’s about being able to think creatively and really make a difference to a family’s challenging journey, enabling a child to live as normal and fulfilling a life as possible.  At ellenor we recognise that having a sick child impacts the whole family, and we make sure the services we offer are there for everyone.  The role is very varied, can be tough but is also hugely rewarding. 

The hours are predominantly between Mon to Fri 8:30 -5:30 including bank holidays, but you will also be expected to work flexibly to support a 24-hour 7 day on call service when a child is requiring end of life care at home.

Posts will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance.

Competency based training and support will be provided for any gaps in knowledge, and professional development is encouraged. An employer contributory pension scheme is available. NHS Pension Scheme members can transfer in their pension if they contributed in the last 12 months.  Please note this position is with ellenor and not the NHS. 

For informal enquiries please contact Megan Watkins on 07818 689903

Closing Date: 8^th January 2024

To apply please use the button below to save the application form, then complete and upload or post to the address provided on the form. Please contact hr@ellenor.org or phone 01474 320007 should you require further information.

ellenor is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing a fair and equitable workplace, where everyone is treated equally without discrimination. 

ellenor is a charity registered in England and Wales (1121561), and a company limited by guarantee (6302132). Registered office at Coldharbour Road, Gravesend, Kent. DA11 7HQ 

Assistant Manager

Location: Crayford

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Hours: 15 hours per week (2 days including weekends)

Looking for a new challenge that will make a real difference to your local community?

We are looking for an Assistant Manager in our Crayford shop.  This role is a perfect starting point for someone looking for autonomy and responsibility and a career in charity shop management. The successful candidate must have charity retail experience and will have creative merchandising, promotional and people management skills.

You will be hard working, with a flexible approach to work. This is the perfect opportunity for those first steps in management or a home for you to use the experience you’ve gained in charity retail and make an impact on this wonderful organisation. 

You should be able to think independently and prioritise workload, maximise income and create a clean welcoming environment.

In return we offer a supportive working environment with ongoing training and personal development.

This role will include weekends.

To apply please use the button below to save the application form, then complete and upload or post to the address provided on the Work with Us home page. Please contact hr@ellenor.org or phone 01474 320007 should you require further information.

Closing date: 12^th January 2024

Interview date: 19^th January 2024

ellenor is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing a fair and equitable workplace, where everyone is treated equally without discrimination.

ellenor is the operating name of Ellenor Lions Hospices a charity registered in England and Wales (1121561), and a company limited by guarantee (6302132). Registered office at Coldharbour Road, Gravesend, Kent. DA11 7HQ