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Job summary

Are you fun, creative, confident and passionate about caring for children with complex health needs. We are looking for a play leader to join our team; leading play and activities in the hospice to enrich the lives of the children. Play leaders are key members of the Zoe’s Place team, working with nurses, Health Care Assistants, fundraising staff, play specialists and outside agencies. The play leader will develop age- appropriate play plans for children with complex care needs, contributing towards the holistic care of the children we support. Within the care team, the postholder will promote an awareness of the emotional needs of children and the importance of play, working in partnership with parents, siblings, carers and care staff and encouraging positive play experiences. The postholder will ensure that all care and interactions are of the highest standards.  

Main duties of the job

Establish and maintain effective communication with children, families and professionals across health and social care services. Ensure that all children receive the appropriate play and stimulation related to their emotional / developmental needs. Organise and facilitate said play with support. Devise individualised play plans for children. Create individual developmental and play assessments for every child, adjusting when the childs needs have changed, with support. Ensure that individual children’s care plans are followed to the highest standards. Provide psycho-social, emotional and physical care and support to children and families. Create a warm, welcoming, caring and safe environment, which is child-friendly. Through the provision of play provide support for the families and siblings that are under stress and in crisis, demonstrating commitment to family-centred care. Inform, educate, support and advise families about the role of play. Normalise the hospice environment to replicate activities which can be done in other settings. Advocate for the child and family, recognising challenges and supporting decisions and choices. Arrange trips and activities for children in line with Zoes Place Patient outings and transport policy and Sibling outings and activities policy. Create opportunities for legacy building (memory-making) for families by providing them with options and resources.  

For an informal chat about the role, please contact the hospice between 9am and 5pm on 01642 457985. (Ask for Head of Care, or Deputy Head of Care) 

Closing date 7th July 2025.

   

Could you be the next member of the Zoe’s Place fundraising team?    We’re looking for an ambitious Corporate Fundraiser to join our friendly team based out of our Coventry hospice. You’ll be supporting our vibrant Business Club along with developing new relationships to grow our corporate partners.   If you’re looking for an exciting and rewarding role this could be the position for you. You’ll be joining the team at an exciting time having lots of new fundraising opportunities crammed into the next couple of years.     For an informal chat please contact Lisa Harrison – Byrne on 02476361675.  To apply please send a cover letter and current CV stating how your skills align with the job description to lisa.harrison-byrne@zoes-place.org.uk Full Job Description   Closing date 14^th July 2025 at 17:00   Interviews taking place Tuesday 22^nd July 2025 in Coventry   Please no contact from agencies  

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Are you interested in joining our friendly team based out of our Coventry hospice. You’ll be there for local people who are fundraising for the Trust along with leading our volunteer team. We are lucky to have a lot of community support and know you will love working alongside our supporters.

About Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice: 

Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice is dedicated to providing specialized care and support to babies and infants facing life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Our hospice offers respite, palliative, and end-of-life care to these young patients, while also providing invaluable support to their families. As a registered charity, we are proud to offer all our services free of charge at the point of delivery, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. 

Team Environment: 

Zoe’s Place is a friendly, vibrant, and positive place to work. We are driven by a shared passion for providing exceptional care and support.

Bringing the community together

• Steward our community supporters and fundraisers to maximise income, ensure they feel valued and wish to continue supporting Zoe’s Place in the future
• Recruit new community supporters and fundraisers; introduce them to Zoe’s Place and ensure they feel included and invested in the work of the Trust
• Meet and exceed Community Fundraising targets
• Support our Trust-wide national campaign; helping to increase uptake and drive income forward
• Carry out engaging talks and prestation’s on the work of Zoe’s Place and attend fundraising opportunities where required
• Manage, recruit and work with our local fundraising volunteers – communicate regularly and ensure volunteers are kept updated and involved with voluntary opportunities, hospice news and fundraising events
• Keep the fundraising database up to date to develop an outstanding and consistent supporter care journey

 Experience and skills  

Administration and pipeline

• Use our fundraising CRM and in line with GDPR to ensure accurate and timely recording of stewardship.
• Working with an income pipeline, ensure accurate and timely financial forecasting, identifying risk to income and mitigating accordingly.

Collaborative working

• Work closely and collaboratively with the Marketing Coordinator to create engaging social media posts and other fundraising materials
• Develop strong working relationships with the wider Coventry, marketing fundraising and Coventry clinical team.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with other members of staff in order to ‘cross sell’ and maximise fundraising opportunities.

General and Additional Responsibilities

• The post holder will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet the business needs of the role for which time off in lieu will be agreed.
• To comply with all Hospice policies, including but not limited to GDPR compliance, confidentiality and Health & Safety.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Fundraising, Director or Executive Trustee.
• This job description sets out the key task and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be comprehensive. It is essential that it is regarded with a degree of flexibility to meet the changing needs of the organisation and general business need.

  Full Job Description   For an informal chat please contact Lisa Harrison – Byrne on 02476361675.  To apply please send a cover letter and current CV stating how your skills align with the job description to lisa.harrison-byrne@zoes-place.org.uk   Please no contact from agencies.  

Closing date Wednesday 23rd July 17:00

Interviews taking place Monday 28th July in Coventry