About the role

Due to expansions in our offer of services, we are looking for a passionate and driven Practitioner to join our Family wellbeing and Outreach team and expand our existing educational services. The Children’s Rights and Sensory Education Practitioner role is responsible for ensuring appropriate support structures are in place to encourage children and young people’s participation across all areas of Tŷ Hafan service delivery, in particular those who do not have a voice.

Working alongside the Children’s right and education practitioner, the role will include the development and facilitation of appropriate sensory educational support pathways for children and young people with complex needs, who may be experiencing difficulties accessing statutory education provision due to their specific condition, sensory or communication impairments or emotional wellbeing needs, and to advocate for their rights and care needs within the hospice and in the community.

The post holder will require significant experience in working with children and young people with Complex health needs and understand the impact in which a life shortening condition affects the lives of children and be competent in a range of communicative tools to support children to be included and thrive.

Hours for the role are 37.5 hours. Applicants will be required to work flexibly, weekend and evenings will be required to accommodate service. 

About you

• We’re looking for someone who is:
• Qualified in Youth Work, Health and Social Care, Education or a related field (or has equivalent experience).
• Experienced in supporting children and young people with complex disabilities and sensory or communication needs.
• Skilled in designing and delivering creative, engaging and sensory‑focused interventions.
• Confident in adapting communication approaches to suit a wide range of abilities.
• Organised, reflective and able to manage a varied and responsive workload.
• Compassionate, collaborative and committed to championing children’s rights and participation.

About us

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 across Wales face fear, exhaustion and uncertainty as they care for a child whose life will be short. We believe no-one should face this alone, and we are committed to walking alongside families through life, death and beyond.

We are experts in caring for children with life-shortening conditions. Our services support families in the hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in the family home. We understand that every child and family is unique, and that caring for a child with complex needs can be incredibly demanding. Our aim is simple: to ensure no family faces their child’s short life alone.

Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters play an essential part in delivering this mission. Every role contributes to the lifeline we provide.

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.

Why Join Us?

• Working for Tŷ Hafan means being part of a passionate, supportive and skilled team that makes a genuine difference. The benefits of working for Tŷ Hafan include:
• 30 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• The ability to continue with your NHS pension or to enter a Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%.
• Life assurance (death in service benefit).
• Wellbeing support and clinical supervision, available both on site and via external providers.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 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 specialists.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio
• Investment in you and your professional development, including dedicated time for training.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts.
• Subsidised meals, freshly prepared daily by our catering team.
• Free, secure onsite parking.

If you have the passion and drive and think you have what it takes to enrich the lives of the children and families using our services, then we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the link or contact the hospice for an informal chat about this rewarding role, please contact Kirsty Gibbs, Family Support Lead at [email protected] or Lynne Phelps, Head of Family Wellbeing & Outreach Services at [email protected] or contact us on 02920 532 200.

Successful applicants must be UK residents and will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and two satisfactory references.

Tips for candidates

All applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description. See attached Candidate Pack for further guidance.

Our recruitment system will automatically time out after 120 minutes of inactivity. To ensure your application is submitted successfully, we recommend either saving your progress as you go or preparing your responses in a Word document and copying them into the application form. This will help you avoid losing any information in case of an unexpected timeout.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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 underrepresented 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. Additional information can be found in the attached Support for Neurodiverse Applicants guide.

Please note we may close the vacancy earlier should sufficient applications be received.  

Closing date: 8th April 2026

Interview date: 17^th April 2026