Immediate Support Coordinator - North Wales

Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week over 3 days

Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.

Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it's auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).

Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.

Location: Northwest Wales, covering Conwy, Gwynedd and the Isle of Anglesey. 2wish currently offers a form of hybrid working and this will continue for the foreseeable future.

This post is home based with some travel to our Head Office in South Wales and across the region you are covering

Objective:

2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.

Aims:

  • Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
  • Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
  • Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
  • Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
  • Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
  • Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
  • To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families

Context of role:

2wish support anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We are an All-Wales charity providing immediate casework support, as well as ongoing aftercare services including counselling, alternative therapies, play therapy, support groups, support events and a respite cottage.

The post holder will provide immediate and ongoing emotional and practical support to families affected by the sudden and unexpected death of their child or young adult.

Additional benefits for our employees

  • An 'Employee Assistance Programme,' including wellbeing support
  • Free parking on 2wish premises
  • Free branded 2wish clothing
  • An extra annual leave day on your birthday
  • Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service
  • Paid sick leave
  • Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise
  • Discounted tickets to UK 2wish events for staff and family
  • Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events
  • Company mobile phone for performance of duties
  • Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties
  • Reimbursement of work expenses
  • Bright Exchange employee discounts

2 Wish £26,500 per annum, pro-rata Llandudno Junction