Universal Office Products Founded in 2002 by experienced contract stationers Steve Manley and Mark Broadbent, Universal was established to bring a new quality of strategic office supplies support to nationwide organisations, regardless of their size. Expand Founded in 2002 by experienced contract stationers Steve Manley and Mark Broadbent, Universal was established to bring a new quality of strategic office supplies support to nationwide organisations, regardless of their size. Fast forward to the present day and they have more than 250 years’ combined experience in their committed team. From their directors and account managers, through to their uniformed delivery drivers and receptionists who greet you at the front door, they are all there to look after your every office need.
What are short breaks? These are short breaks at our hospice which give you the chance to recharge your batteries whilst being able to come and go from Bluebell Wood as you wish. Expand Short breaks are stays in the hospice, or at home, where our Care Team will provide care for your child. They give you the chance to recharge your batteries whilst we look after your child. As well as care in the hospice, we provide short breaks at home too. Ask our Care Team for more details.
What can I do? Our volunteers help at the hospice; in the Care Team, gardening, housekeeping, catering, with admin and on reception. Expand Our volunteers help at the hospice; in the Care Team, gardening, housekeeping, catering, with admin and on reception. They can also help out at our events or even hold their own too! If you have your own special skill that you think would be useful to share, then we’d love to hear from you. We even have a volunteer who creates our legendary chocolate explosions, so why don’t you tell us about your talent?
What does Bluebell Wood do? Bluebell Wood is a home from home for families facing the toughest of times, with a comfy lounge and beautiful gardens. Expand Bluebell Wood is a home from home for families facing the toughest of times, with a comfy lounge and beautiful gardens. We’re always cooking up mouth-watering meals and tasty treats in the kitchen for families. There’s also plenty of fun activities for children to try, including soft play, arts and crafts, music therapy and much more. We believe that every family deserves to make magical memories with their child, whether they have years, months, weeks or days together.
What does it cost for families to stay at the hospice? All of our services are completely free to families who are referred to Bluebell Wood. Expand All of our services are completely free to families who are referred to Bluebell Wood.
What is the interview process like? Your interview will usually take place at our hospice in North Anston, however due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we are currently hosting many of our interviews on Microsoft Teams. You’ll meet at least three people on the day and have the chance to ask your own questions of the panel too. The interviews are competency-based, and you may also need to complete a test or presentation on the day, depending on the role you have applied for. Expand If you are shortlisted to interview then, firstly, congratulations! We only invite the very best candidates to interview with us. Please make sure you check you can attend the interview date before you apply, as it is very unlikely that we will be able to offer you an alternative interview date. Your interview will usually take place at our hospice in North Anston, however due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we are currently hosting many of our interviews on Microsoft Teams. You’ll meet at least three people on the day and have the chance to ask your own questions of the panel too. The interviews are competency-based, and you may also need to complete a test or presentation on the day, depending on the role you have applied for. You may be given the information for these in advance, or on the day, depending on task. We’ll let you know what to expect when we invite you, including all the information you need to log-in to our virtual interview sessions on Microsoft Teams. During normal circumstances, you would usually be offered a tour of the hospice and our office space, however while our COVID restrictions remain in place this unfortunately won’t be possible. Instead, you can watch our virtual tour here. When we’ve completed the interview process we’ll be in touch to let you know the outcome as soon as possible.
What qualifications do I need to work at a children’s hospice? Qualifications, skills and experience required for vacancies across our clinical, fundraising, administrative, and support teams vary depending on the role we are looking to fill. Full details about the requirements for each role are included in the job description and person specification which you can download on the job vacancy page. If you have a specific question about a particular role, you’ll find contact details for the recruiting manager on each vacancy page too. Expand Qualifications, skills and experience required for vacancies across our clinical, fundraising, administrative, and support teams vary depending on the role we are looking to fill. Full details about the requirements for each role are included in the job description and person specification which you can download on the job vacancy page. If you have a specific question about a particular role, you’ll find contact details for the recruiting manager on each vacancy page too.
What services does Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice offer? We care for children and young adults with a range of complex medical needs. Expand The support we give to families depends entirely on your needs. We care for children and young adults with a range of complex medical needs. Our services include short breaks, day care, support in the community, 24 hour urgent response and end of life care. Sibling support is also at the heart of our work, as well as counselling and bereavement services, hospice at home help and support for young adults.
What services does Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice offer? The support we give to families depends entirely on your needs. Expand We offer a whole range of services for children and their families. We care for children and young adults with a range of life limiting conditions. Our services include short breaks and day care in the hospice, as well as at home. Sibling support is also at the heart of our work, as well as counselling and bereavement support services for families. As we are currently reopening our care services we are not providing end of life care, but we're working hard to make sure we're able to do so as soon as possible. Keep an eye on our website for more details.
When will I hear about the outcome of my interview, and can I ask for feedback? After your interview, we aim to get back to you with our decision as soon as possible. Depending on the time and date of our last interview, it may take us longer than usual to get back to you, so please bear with us. We offer feedback to all interviewed candidates. This can be arranged by contacting our HR Team, who will forward your request to the hiring manager. Expand After your interview, we aim to get back to you with our decision as soon as possible. Depending on the time and date of our last interview, it may take us longer than usual to get back to you, so please bear with us. We offer feedback to all interviewed candidates. This can be arranged by contacting our HR Team, who will forward your request to the hiring manager.
Why should I volunteer? If you’re looking to boost your job prospects and add something special to your CV so you can stand out from the crowd, we can help you. Expand When you volunteer with us you’ll learn new skills. So if you’re looking to boost your job prospects and add something special to your CV so you can stand out from the crowd, we can help you. If you’re winding down from work and looking for something new to spend your time on, then we can offer you the chance to make new friends, stay busy and be part of our team.
Will I get training? We’ll support you every step of the way. Expand Yes, don’t worry we’ll support you every step of the way to make sure you get the most out of your time with us.