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Julia's House Children’s Hospice is a compassionate charity organisation, providing exceptional care for children with life-threatening or life-shortening conditions. With two hospices located in Dorset and Wiltshire, the charity offers end-of-life care as well as regular respite breaks for the children's families. This holistic approach is reflected in its unique, tailored care plans where play and fun is integral.

Beyond its vital care services, Julia's House Children’s Hospice is also an outstanding employer, being recognised with an 'Outstanding' CQC rating at both hospices and winning UK Charity of the Year at the 2022 Business & Community Awards. Its commitment to staff wellbeing is commendable, with initiatives such as an extra 'Wellbeing Day' of annual leave, virtual coffees with the CEO, and face-to-face wellbeing activities. It also offer an employee counselling helpline and a dedicated Wellbeing Hub with a plethora of resources for staff.

The organisation further fosters engagement through its 'Away Day' events, facilitating networking among staff and volunteers and celebrating its collective achievements. Julia's House Children’s hospice also ensures a focus on learning and development, with internal management training, a mentoring programme, and bursaries for formal qualifications.

Julia's House Children’s Hospice embodies its CHILD values - Compassionate & caring; Honesty & integrity; It's up to all of us; Listen & learn; Determined to excel - in every aspect of work. These values are not just words, but are lived by every staff member, from recruitment to appraisals, and are reflected in the exceptional care services and employee engagement initiatives.

Personal Growth

66% of staff agreed

This job is good for my own personal growth

The charity promotes personal growth through comprehensive management training focused on self-understanding, leading others, and practical people management skills. In addition, the organisation offers bursaries for formal qualifications, fostering skill development and career advancement.

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My Manager

81% of staff agreed

My manager cares about how satisfied I am in my job

Julia's House Children’s Hospice ensures managers are equipped with advanced interpersonal management skills. The charity also promotes open communication through initiatives like the Employee Forum and managers 'walking the floor', enabling employees to feel supported and trusted.

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Leadership

89% of staff agreed

The leader of this organisation runs this organisation based on sound moral principles

The charity's leadership is highly accessible, with the CEO hosting 'Virtual Coffee Mornings' to interact directly with staff. The leadership team's commitment to the CHILD values and open communication fosters a positive organisational culture.

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