Careers | Rainbows Hospice

Why work for Rainbows?

We provide comprehensive care and support for babies, children and young people with serious and terminal conditions, as well as their entire family, throughout the East Midlands in the hospice, in hospital or in their home.

At Rainbows Hospice, every role makes a difference. Whether you’re providing hands-on care as a nurse, supporting families, raising vital funds, or working in one of our charity shops, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to helping babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions. With a wide variety of rewarding roles across clinical care, fundraising, retail, administration and more, Rainbows offers a supportive and inspiring place to build a meaningful career. Join us and be part of something truly special.

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What we offer

There are lots of reasons to consider a career at Rainbows Hospice. Not just in terms of our competitive pay structure, but also the wellness packages we offer to all staff, education and development opportunities, holiday entitlements and your work-life balance.

Rainbows Values - One Team, People Centred, Aim High, Own It

Our Values

Our values run through Rainbows from top-to-toe. They are evident in everything we say and do, every day, internally and externally. They’re what makes Rainbows so special. By embracing these values, we ensure that our work reflects the highest standards of care and support for our babies, children, young people, and families. The expectations of our staff at Rainbows should always align with our core values.

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Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe that everyone who works, engages and is supported by Rainbows should be valued and treated with dignity and respect. At Rainbows we value equality and diversity and recognise there is a difference between them.

We strive to ensure we are there for everyone who needs us, and maximise our reach by learning from the experiences of others, working across all areas of EDI to develop our engagement across all communities using networks and truly listening to a range of different voices.

Our Inclusion Vision Statement

At Rainbows, we are committed to building a community where everyone feels seen and valued. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We want every person, no matter their background, to feel empowered to share their stories and ideas. By fostering respect and equity, we aim to drive innovation and make a positive impact for everyone involved. Let’s collaborate, celebrate our differences, and make a lasting impact!

Feedback from our colleagues

97% of staff are proud to work for Rainbows

- 96% of people enjoy working with the people and staff at Rainbows

91% of staff have job satisfaction

Application Support

▶ Apply online via our website: Click on the job you would like to apply for and click the big green button ‘Apply Now‘. Submit your application and upload your CV.

▶ Apply offline via email: Email [email protected] to request an Application Form. Once you have completed this, send back your Application Form along with your CV.

▶ Alternatively, please call the Recruitment Team on 01509 638 014 to discuss the application process in more detail or ask any questions. We will try our best to support you with the process from the very beginning.

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