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.
All staff
Blue Light Card: A discount card offering savings at a wide range of retailers and services for those working in health and emergency services.
Company Shop Access: Discounted groceries and household items at exclusive member-only stores, often using surplus stock from major brands.
Wellbeing Support and Access to Mental Health First Aiders: On-site or trained colleagues who provide immediate support and signposting for mental health concerns.
Contributory Pension Scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: Retirement savings options where both the employee and employer contribute, with potential tax and National Insurance savings.
27 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays: Generous annual leave entitlement to support work-life balance and rest.
Life Assurance: A financial benefit that pays out a lump sum to your chosen beneficiaries if you pass away while employed.
Free Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential support service offering counselling, legal advice, and help with personal or work-related issues.
Healthcare Cashback Plan: A scheme that allows employees to claim money back on everyday health costs like dental, optical, and physiotherapy.
Clinical staff
Current NHS pension scheme members: You can transfer your existing NHS pension when joining us at Rainbows Hospice in a clinical role.
Established Training programme that will enable you to comply with NMC registration: A structured training plan is in place to help you meet all requirements for NMC registration.
Specialist training and development opportunities: You’ll gain expert skills and have access to advanced learning to build your expertise, supported by a team with specialist knowledge.
Shift enhancements: Additional pay is offered for working unsocial hours, such as nights, weekends, and/or bank holidays.
Time to care for patients: Each baby, child and young person has 1:1 care: You can focus on truly personalised care, with dedicated time for each individual.
Working with a supportive team with specialist knowledge: You’ll be part of a compassionate, expert team that works collaboratively to deliver high-quality care.
Hospice (Lark Rise, Loughborough) based
Affordable meals: Enjoy low-cost, freshly prepared meals during your shifts.
Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit: Complimentary refreshments are available to keep you energised throughout the day.
Free onsite parking: Park conveniently in one of our three car parks and at no cost while you’re at work.
Values, Culture and Inclusion (VCI) Champions
Our VCI Champions promote and embed the charity’s values, behaviours, and inclusive culture while connecting people across the organisation to share ideas and drive positive change. They inspire action by bringing purpose and values to Rainbows in a meaningful way, monitor progress, celebrate success, and identify opportunities for growth and improvement. By being visible, encouraging open conversations, and supporting a speak-up culture, they raise awareness and strengthen engagement. Our VCI Champions also create an internal newsletter, THRIVE, which shares inspiring stories, valuable insights, and updates that reflect our shared commitment to embedding our values.
Mental Health First Aiders
The MHFA group aims to provide initial support and guidance to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. We are trained to recognise the first signs of distress, offer a safe space for conversation and help support and guide individuals with professional help, where appropriate.
Our Mental Health First Aiders also provide resources, podcast recommendations, social media links, information on our employee assistant programme and any other relevant information.
Freedom to Speak Up
Freedom to Speak Up at Rainbows is about creating a safe, open, and supportive culture where staff feel empowered to raise concerns or share suggestions without fear of retaliation.
• Staff can speak up openly, confidentially, or anonymously.
• WorkInConfidence, a secure, anonymous platform, is available to support two-way communication and highlight potential issues early.
• Rainbows also has an external Freedom to Speak Up Guardian who offers independent support and guidance to staff.
The goal is to ensure all voices are heard and acted upon, helping to build a positive, transparent, and safe working environment.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Focuses 2025/2026
