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

Leadership

89% of staff agreed:

The leader of this organisation runs this organisation based on sound moral principles

Members of the senior management team regularly spend time around each of the organisation’s locations and attend team meetings in order to give employees the chance to ask any questions they may have. Managers also undergo training on emotional intelligence.

89% of staff agreed:

The leader of this organisation runs this organisation based on sound moral principles

My Company

97% of staff agreed:

I feel proud to work for this organisation

Julia’s House have an employee forum with elected representatives for each staff area who regularly meet with representatives of management. This agenda is driven by employees and considers matters of relevance to all staff.

97% of staff agreed:

I feel proud to work for this organisation

Fair Deal

87% of staff agreed:

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

Employees are invited to submit compliments about a fellow member of staff to be published anonymously in the staff bulletin. Employees are also invited to complementary therapy treatments from a team of volunteer therapists for a small fee donated to the charity.

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:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 25 days annual leave to all employees
Pensions

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

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative