Why work with us?

Whether you are supporting children and families in our care team, helping to raise vital funds or working within our support team, Alexander Devine can offer a very rewarding career.

Alexander Devine is an extraordinary place to work and we are proud of all our staff who make a real difference to the lives of children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications to join our team from qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnic background, disability, sexuality or religion.

Interested in working for Alexander Devine? Here’s some reasons why you will want to join our charity…

The amazing people that work here – Very simply, the team at Alexander Devine makes our charity such a unique place to work. To quote one of the young people that we support: “If I had to summarise what makes Alexander Devine so special, I would say it’s the people that work there…they are like family to us”.

Whichever part of the charity you are working or if you are a volunteer, we are proud of our ‘one team’ spirit.

An employer that listens and cares – We pride ourselves on ensuring our staff receive regular supervision and support from their line manager, with opportunities for further training and development.

Employee Assistance programme – We also have an employee assistance programme, offering our employees a free confidential advisory and counselling service to help with any personal, work or family issues they may face.

A beautiful setting in a convenient location – Our stunning purpose-built hospice is surrounded by beautiful countryside, but also just a stones throw from the M4 and A404 on the outskirts of Maidenhead. There is free on-site parking for all staff.

Generous annual leave – Making sure our employees have a good work/life balance is vital. In addition to a wellbeing programme, we offer generous annual leave entitlement with a day off for your birthday and an extra two additional days holiday, known as Alexander days each year.

Staff discounts – There are also staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings.

Maternity and Sick Pay – Enhanced packages over and above your statutory entitlements.

Contributory Pension Scheme – Access to a workplace pension or the NHS pension scheme (subject to already being a member of the NHS scheme).

Private Medical Insurance – To help with quicker treatment should you need it.

Death in Service cover – Up to 4 times your annual salary (2 times for those in the NHS pension scheme).