About the Role
At Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice, we provide compassionate, specialist care to people living with life-limiting and terminal illness- supporting families to make the most of the time they have together.
We are now entering an exciting period of growth, with a clear ambition to reach more families across Cumbria.
As a Family Support Worker, you will deliver a high-quality, compassionate support service to families, providing emotional, social and practical support to those caring for a child or young person with a life-limiting condition, as well as families experiencing bereavement.
You will:
- Provide needs-led support to families across Cumbria
- Support families before and after bereavement, helping them navigate grief and change
- Work closely with health, social care and education professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families
- Manage your own caseload and diary, working flexibly across home and community settings
About You
You will be a compassionate and motivated individual with experience in health, social care, or a related field, with strong communication skills and the ability to support families in emotionally demanding situations.
Our Values
At Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, our work is guided by a commitment to being caring, inclusive, respectful, and innovative. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is motivated to make a difference every day.
What We Offer
- A dynamic, supportive, and creative working environment
- A genuine opportunity to make a meaningful impact
- Involvement in education, training, and service development initiatives
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering free, 24-hour support
- Discounted local gym membership.
For more benefits, please click here.
As part of our commitment to learning and development, we provide a comprehensive programme of training to help you perform at your best and feel valued as part of a high-performing organisation. In your first 12 months, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a range of specialist courses, including:
- Mental Health First Aid
- Makaton
- Counselling skills
- Introduction to play
This programme provides a strong foundation, enabling you to tailor your ongoing development to your interests and career goals.
Apply now
If you are passionate about supporting families and want to make a meaningful difference across Cumbria, we would love to hear from you.
To apply please complete our application form. For more guidance click here.
Please note that this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be arranged and paid for by the hospice.
Closing date: 10am, Monday 1st June 2026
Interview dates: Wednesday 10th June 2026