Hours of work 37.5 per week (3 x 12.5 hour shifts per week) to include some weekends.

Type of contract Fixed term from 22nd July – 6 September 2024

Martin House has been caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions from West, North and East Yorkshire for more than 30 years. Every year we care for more than 420 families at our hospice in Boston Spa, in hospitals and in their own homes. We also support more than 150 bereaved families each year.

This is an exciting opportunity for paid work within our care team in a family centred care environment. We are looking for students who are interested in developing their skills and gaining experience in working with children and young people. You will work alongside our care team, mostly with brothers and sisters of the children we are supporting, and with young people who use our teenage and young adult hospice, Whitby Lodge. You will be expected to work some unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends.

Our ideal candidate will • Be committed to Martin House’s values – Excellence, Respect, Integrity and Compassion • Want to work in a well-established, award winning hospice, working as part of the multidisciplinary team to support the children, young people and their families.

Please apply via our website www.martinhouse.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/ and complete an application form, referring to the Job Description and Person Specification which can be found here.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be 18 by the start of the internship.

The closing date for applications is midday on 13th of May 2025. Interviews will take place on 23rd of May. If you have not heard from us by 21st of May please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake a DBS via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.