If you thought you knew what it might be like to work at a children’s hospice, think again. This is a really special place to work, with really brilliant careers on offer.
Why work for Forget Me Not?
An amazing team
Because you’ll be part of a team, all giving their best for the benefit of local children and families who just can’t get the support we give anywhere else.
Support to be your best
Because you’ll be supported to do your best work and to develop your skills. And you’ll see the impact you make on the children and families we support, every day.
Take pride in your work
Because you want to feel proud of the work you do and proud of the place where you work. Forget Me Not is that place.
Not only that, but all this too!
Employee benefits, wellbeing support and development opportunities that make Forget Me Not a rewarding place to be!
Competitive pay
All our salaries are benchmarked against market rate and we are a Real Living Wage employer
26 days holiday (pro rata)
Plus an extra day’s holiday for every year you work with us (up to 31) FTE and an extra day for your birthday!
Hybrid/flexible
Working arrangements to suit you
People's Pension
With up to 5% employer contribution
Free parking
At Russell House and many of our shops
Wellbeing support
Employee assistance programme, resilience sessions & occupational health
Professional development
Learning, training and professional development opportunities
Financial wellbeing
Support to manage your finances and make the most of your pension
Enhanced sick pay
Plus life insurance (3 times salary) and Health Cash Plan
Our values
We live by our values, working together for families. We are:
Caring
We are one team and will always be kind, considerate and supportive.
Courageous
Together we have the strength and confidence to make brave choices.
Positive
We are passionate about making a difference and being the best we can be.
Pioneering
We challenge the status quo to make things better for children and families.
Genuine
We are true to ourselves and others.
Forget Me Not gives you the freedom to develop yourself professionally
I love the positive atmosphere of the hospice, it feels like a family
Making a difference in one person’s life is a remarkable accomplishment and yet we do it to many, every single day