This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Join Our Children’s Team at Dougie Mac
Are you passionate about working with children and families? Do you want to make a meaningful difference every day? We’re looking for kind, motivated and resilient individuals to join our warm, Nurse-led Children’s Service at Dougie Mac.
In this unique role, you’ll provide compassionate care and emotional support to children and young people with complex or life-limiting conditions. Every day is different – from playtime and creative activities to supporting health needs and building precious memories with families in a home-from-home environment.
What you'll do:
What you’ll need:
✅ Experience working with children and families
✅ NVQ Level 2 in care (or equivalent)
✅ Excellent communication and teamwork skills
✅ A calm, positive and compassionate approach
✅ Flexibility to work shifts across a 24-hour service
✅ A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable)
Why Join Dougie Mac?
At Dougie Mac, we don’t just care for our patients and families – we care for our staff too. You’ll be part of a welcoming, compassionate team that lives by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
We offer a supportive, flexible and rewarding environment where you can grow, develop and truly make a difference. As a valued member of our Children’s Service, you’ll also benefit from:
✨ Make moments matter. Help children live life to the fullest – and enjoy a career where you’re cared for too. ✨
Salary: £23,874.98 per annum + anti social pay
Hours: 37.5, 30 & 22.5 hour contracts available
You will work flexibly over a 7 day period; this will include early, late & night shifts as we operate a 24/7 service. We are recruiting both part and full time positions.
Applications close: 27th July
Interviews: w/c 4th August
📩 How to Apply
Please complete the application form in full, paying particular attention to your personal statement. This should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.
📞 For more information, please contact:
Children’s Team Leaders
📱 01782 654440 ¦ 📧 childrensteamleaders@dmhospice.org.uk
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.
Job Description & Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV’s alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.
About Us
At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
To find out more information click here.
The Benefits
Our Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Excellence
Our Benefits
Documents
Alternatively, please sign in with...
Published
Not PublishedClosing
in X days