Careers at Noah's Ark
It’s the people who make Noah’s Ark possible.
Our people are our biggest asset. At Noah’s Ark we care deeply about our team, looking after their wellbeing and supporting them in their personal development.
We encourage our team to strive for excellence to deliver the very best support to children and families.
Why Noah's Ark
At Noah’s Ark we believe every child with complex care needs, and their families, should get to live as much life as possible, irrespective of their condition.
For many of the families we support, ‘normal’ life grinded to a halt when their child became unwell. We can help make life possible again for children and families.
Our mission is to enable those we support to enjoy life as children, not patients; as families, not just as carers. Because everyone deserves to live life as themselves, beyond their condition or circumstances.
You can be a part of the award-winning team making this difference.
Who We Look For
We look for kind, passionate and caring individuals to join our team. We are a group of people who will go above and beyond to be there for children and families.
Regardless of whether you are working in care, marketing, finance or HR – we are one team at Noah’s Ark, all united by the same mission.
Kindness
- We show compassion and empathy in all our interactions
- We put the child and family at the heart of all we do
- We are considerate, act thoughtfully and behave with integrity
- We go above and beyond
- We embrace diversity
- We create precious moments for children and their families
- We actively promote good mental health and look after our team
- We do not judge others for their differences
Excellence
- We are exacting and passionate about our mission
- We are tenacious and solution focused
- We are pioneering, creative and adaptable
- We listen and learn
- We plan and grow responsively and responsibly
- We are considerate and reflective
- We invest in our people
Courage
- We are strong and ambitious in all we do
- We challenge the status quo, making bold decisions and thinking big
- We help families and each other build resilience and aim to empower
- We act with candour and integrity
- We reach out to people in very difficult circumstances
- We do not shy away from making hard decision or from challenging situations
- We are not afraid to ask for help
Additional Information
- Competitive Salary
- 27 days, increasing by a day after each completed year, up to 30 days
- Ability to buy or sell up to 5 days Annual Leave
- We will match up to 6% of your pension contribution
- Extensive Learning and Development Opportunities
- Flexible Working opportunities, depending on the charity’s needs
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loan
- Blue Light Card Membership
- Death in Service benefit of 4 x your annual salary
- Dedicated Wellbeing Team offering free events throughout the year
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- 2 Days Carers Leave for employees with caring responsibilities
- Access to free mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program
- The opportunity every month to win Culture Champion, which comes with a small gift
- Recognition and a gift for long-service (5 years)
- External supervision for our care team
- Opportunity to retain NHS Pension, if you have made a contribution in the last 12 months
- Joining and Retention Bonus:
- £5,000 over three years
- £500 on appointment and then a bonus at the end of every completed year
The Ark, our state-of-the-art hospice building, is set on a stunning 7.5-acre nature reserve. Our subsidised on-site café, The Rainbow, serves a menu which changes daily. You will have access to free parking.
If you are in the care team, you’ll be meeting families where they are, so will also spend time out in the community.
The wellbeing of our team is our top priority. You’ll receive regular supervision, as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program. Our managers are trained to support you through life’s ups and downs.
Our dedicated Wellbeing Team organise free activities throughout the year, including massages, team breakfasts and even visits from puppies!
Current Vacancies
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We believe that everyone deserves to be treated equally. It is central to our charities mission.
We ensure that no member of staff, or job applicant, is treated less favourably because of their sex, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethic or national origin, religion, disability, gender identity or martial status.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will guarantee an interview to those candidates with a disability if they meet the minimum requirements of the role.
We particularly welcome and encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Awards and Accreditations
CQC Rated Outstanding
Disability Confident Committed
ThirdSector Best Charity Film 2023
Starlight Play Team of the Year 2023
Hospice UK Team of the Year 2024