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Family Support Worker
£24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits
Dorset, Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire and Isle of Wight
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Southampton Care Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Southampton Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload.
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life
· Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k)
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Time off in Lieu
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website.
More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website.
Development opportunities:
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Additional information:
Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Vacancy type: Paid Vacancy
Function: Fundraising
Location: Head Office - Sully (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £30,233 to £32,862 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Contract hours: Full time
Weekly hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 21/06/2026
Ref No: 1076
We are delighted to share an exciting opportunity to join our Income Generation team in a newly created Legacies and In Memory Fundraiser role.
About the Role:
As Legacy and In-Memory Fundraiser, you will work as part of the Individual Giving and Legacy team, responsible for the development and implementation of a multi-year Legacy and In-Memory strategy to grow Ty Hafan’s legacy pledger and in memory giving pool.
This is a new role focusing on raising awareness about gifts in Wills and in memory giving, both externally to supporters and members of public, and internally to staff and volunteers
This is a wonderful opportunity to build on an already strong and successful programme; the charity currently receives over £1.5 million each year from legacy income, alongside a strong pipeline of enquirers and pledgers. In-memory giving is also a key area we wish to further develop to maximise new opportunities for sustainable growth and supporter engagement.
Tŷ Hafan operates a hybrid working model, and the post holder will be required to work on site a minimum of 2 days per week.
About you:
You’re an experienced fundraiser, relationship‑building or supporter engagement professional who understands the power of strong relationships as well as effective campaigns. You know how to create meaningful supporter experiences and can also plan and deliver high‑quality fundraising and marketing activity across multiple channels, using insight, evidence and creativity to shape what works.
You naturally build warm, trust‑based relationships with people - supporters, volunteers, pledgers, enquirers and retail colleagues and you understand how to tailor communication to different audiences with clarity and care. You’re equally comfortable managing projects, suppliers and budgets, keeping everything on track and to deadline, and you use data intelligently to improve future work.
You thrive working collaboratively across a charity, bringing strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. Most importantly, you’re motivated by making a genuine difference to children and families accessing hospice care.
You’ll need to be flexible, as some evenings and weekends will be part of the role to fit around the needs of our supporters.
Our employee benefits:
- Holiday entitlement of 30 days (rising to 32 days with service) plus Bank Holidays.
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance- death in service benefit.
- Wellbeing support - employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support.
- Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts.
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Technology, mobile phone and will writing schemes.
- Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts.
- Hybrid working and when onsite free secured parking.
Ty Hafan’s ambition is that when a child’s life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Sadly, we know that thousands of families in Wales are struggling alone through the fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that comes with caring for a child whose life will be short. We believe that no family should have to live this on their own and we are determined to walk alongside every family through life, death and beyond.
At Tŷ Hafan we are experts at caring for children with life-shortening conditions and our services support families in our hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in families’ homes. We understand that the needs of each child and their family are unique and we know that caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is often extremely demanding. Our aim is to make sure that no one doing this is alone. Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters are crucial in the delivery of our ambition – we know that everyone plays a huge part in making sure that no family faces their child’s short life alone.
Our Vision: A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they and their family need.
Our Purpose: No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the child’s short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond.
Our Values: At Tŷ Hafan we make a difference by living our values: Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership.
Tips for candidates – all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description. Please see attached candidate pack for further guidance.
For any queries regarding the role, please apply.
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Please note this role is subject to the outcome of a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, two satisfactory references and pre-employment medical clearance.
Tŷ Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including those from under‑represented groups. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit and aligned with our values. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Agencies need not apply
Previous candidates need not apply
Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026
A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they need.


Please note that this role is open to women only and is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (Genuine Occupational Requirement).
This organisation delivers specialist, trauma-informed services to Black and racially minoritised women and their children who are at risk of or have experienced domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Their work focuses on supporting individuals to rebuild safety, confidence and independence through culturally responsive and person-centred support.
They are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrative Officer to support the day-to-day running of the organisation and contribute to the delivery of these essential services.
The Role:
This is a varied and hands-on role, providing administrative and operational support across the organisation. You will play a key part in ensuring services run smoothly, enabling frontline teams to effectively support women and families accessing the service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing high-quality administrative support to senior staff and service teams
- Acting as a first point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders, including service users, partner organisations and community groups
- Coordinating meetings, events and community-facing activities that support engagement and outreach
- Maintaining accurate and confidential records, including sensitive case-related information
- Supporting data reporting, funding returns and monitoring requirements
- Assisting with health & safety processes to ensure a safe environment for staff and service users
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- A confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
- Proactive and able to manage competing priorities
- Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information
- Experienced in administration, ideally within a charity or public sector setting
Additional Information
- This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
- This post is open to women only and is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (Genuine Occupational Requirement)
Equality & Diversity
The organisation is committed to building a diverse and representative workforce.
We particularly welcome applications from Black women and racially minoritised candidates, as this reflects the communities the organisation serves. All appointments will be made on merit.
Next Steps:
Please apply with a tailored CV today and member of our TPP team will be in touch if your CV reflects the essential criteria above. If you do not hear back from us within 3 working days, then unfortunately, you haven't been succcessfull - we will also notify you by email.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.