About Julia's House

Julia’s House are an award-winning children’s hospice in Dorset and Wiltshire, which provides care for those with life-shortening or life-threatening conditions, as well as support for their families.

Working from 13 sites across the region, the organisation looks to improve the lives of families by lobbying government for greater respite support in order to reduce the number of parents splitting up due to stress.

Through its core values of integrity, stability and compassion, Julia’s House also seek to be a positive place for all staff to work. Teamwork is promoted through an annual staff and volunteers away day, which is packed with interesting talks from the front line of care services.

Chief Executive Martin Edwards has headed operations at Julia’s House since 2005. Martin is dedicated to keeping in touch with members of the team by working from different premises and attending team meetings, where he encourages staff to share any questions they may have.

What is it like to work for Julia's House

Giving Something Back

86% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Julia’s House has moved all energy contracts to renewables, and the broker has sponsored and protected 1,000 acres of endangered Mexican rainforest in return. Many staff have done sponsored challenges to raise money for Julia's House, including trekking across the Alps and running marathons.

86% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

My Company

95% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

The hospices provide palliative and respite care for children with a life-threatening condition, and support for their families. Their values are: compassionate and caring; honesty and integrity; it's up to all of us; listen and learn; and determined to excel.

95% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

Fair Deal

87% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Julia’s House recently increased annual leave for all staff to 30 days plus bank holidays - compared with a national average of 20.

87% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 28 days annual leave to all employees
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary, non-contributory pension scheme to all staff or one in which the employer puts in at least three times
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative