Sibling Support Worker

Job Description Job Title: Sibling Support Worker Responsible To: Head of Family Support Job Purpose To work as part of the Family Support Team delivering pastoral care to the families of babies, children and young people diagnosed with life limiting illnesses and those who are bereaved, specifically siblings. Siblings are referred to Sibling Support Services for low-level 1-1 intervention to support their emotional health and wellbeing when navigating daily life as a young carer or when dealing with anticipatory grief or bereavement. Main duties and responsibilities Key Responsibilities: To conduct 1:1 support for siblings aged 7 18 in the hospice, community or educational setting as part of a bespoke intervention programme. Provide support for school staff and family members via practical advice, resources and signposting. To deliver peer support groups for those living with a sibling who has a complex, life limiting illness and those that are bereaved. Liaise with professional agencies as part of the families support network, advocating for the sibling in multi-agency meetings where necessary. To build on and develop current sibling support services within Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice. To support the Sibling Activity Coordinator at sibling specific trips and events, when required. Key Tasks To participate in hospice service coordination meetings to assess Family Support referrals and those suitable for sibling support. To network with other hospices and organisations to maintain up to date knowledge and skills in supporting children and young people who are young carers and/or experiencing anticipatory grief or bereavement. To utilise assessment tools to identify the individual needs of each child/young person and create a bespoke package of support. To manage own diary and caseload including implementing waiting lists where appropriate. To maintain accurate records and confidentiality. Evaluate the service, alongside colleagues within Family Support, to provide data and create reports for a wide range of audiences. To implement high levels of safeguarding awareness at all times. Communication Establish and maintain effective communication with current and bereaved families, being respectful towards the individual needs of each family. Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups to support siblings; including key members of the hospice; volunteers; service users; statutory and voluntary organisations and educational organisations. Understand the importance of, and maintain, the need for confidentiality in all individual and hospice matters. Develop mechanisms to engage with service users enabling siblings to have a voice, which influences current and future service provision. Service Development Work with children and young people and their families to ensure their views, experiences and opinions are heard. To collaborate with the Head of Family Support and Psychological Therapies Manager to identify gaps in the service and make recommendations regarding service delivery and development. GENERAL All Bluebell Wood employees are required to: Abide by the Health & Safety at Work Act Adhere to policy and procedures around safeguarding children and young adults Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas Work within Hospice policies and procedures Demonstratable understanding and application of the provisions of GDPR Comply with the Hospice no smoking policy Participate in and contribute to team meetings Co-operate and liaise with colleagues Behave in a professional manner at all times Act as an ambassador for Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity. All Bluebell Wood employees are expected to: Demonstrate a commitment to their own development, to take advantage of education and training opportunities and develop their own competence. Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships. Make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice. This Job Description is not exhaustive. It will be subject to periodic review and may be amended following discussion between the post-holder and employer.

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