East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH)

About us

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ensure the best possible quality of life and make every moment count for children and families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.  Our family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home; all meeting the individual needs of the child, young person and whole family.

In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.

 

Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources.

We employ around 400 employees and have more than 1,800 volunteers across the organisation, including 49 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.

Work for us

Whether you are supporting children and families within our care teams, helping to raise vital funds or working within our support services, EACH can offer a very rewarding career.  Working alongside passionate, like-minded and knowledgeable people a career with EACH provides you with the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with life-threatening conditions and their families.

There are many benefits to working with EACH.  We are committed to continued learning and professional development and we have a number of support measures in place which include an employee assistance programme and support groups.

Through providing care, working in our shops or attending events, there are always opportunities to network with other professionals and establish strong relationships within our community.

Employee Benefits

 

Why work for EACH?

At EACH, we value all our colleagues and offer a comprehensive range of benefits which we regularly review.

 

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Employee Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion

At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.

Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process. 

We are also proud to be Investors in People Accredited

 

06 Aug, 2026
Voluntary
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) Church Lane, Milton, Cambridge CB24 6AB, UK
Volunteer Gardening Assistant LOCATION: Milton Hospice, CB24 6AB HOURS: One morning or afternoon per week The vacancy To help maintain and develop the gardens and grounds at our Milton hospice, ensuring they are tidy, safe and enjoyable for all. Key Activities: Weeding Leaf collection Sweeping paths Planting, dead heading etc. Staining garden furniture Cleaning play equipment Mowing the lawn Any other duties related to the upkeep of grounds as required Certain tasks will suit volunteers’ likes, dislikes and strengths and this should be taken into account when allocating tasks. Personal Qualities / Attributes/ Knowledge: Passion/interest in gardening Ability to work well as part of a team Flexibility Commitment and reliability Able to work confidentially and within boundaries Supervision/ Induction: You will be provided with an induction by your Facilities...
06 Aug, 2026
Voluntary
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) Church Lane, Milton, Cambridge CB24 6AB, UK
Volunteer Driver LOCATION: Milton Hospice, CB24 6AB WORKING HOURS: Ad Hoc The vacancy To safely transport children, young people or family members who are currently accessing EACH’s services. This may be journeys to the home, hospice or other locations such as hospital appointments or social occasions.  Key Activities: Picking up EACH children from home and bringing them to the hospice (EACH children will always be accompanied by a parent or EACH escort to provide care for the child) Transporting siblings to and from EACH sibling days or other activities Picking up parents/ grandparents and bringing them to organised EACH groups or other activities Comfortable driving one of our hospice vehicles Personal Qualities / Attributes/ Knowledge: Must be 21+ and hold a full clean drivers licence Friendly and welcoming Committed and reliable Understanding, respectful and non-judgemental...