Health Care Assistant – Hospice at Home / Roaming Service

Hospice at Home / Roaming Service

Minimum of 12 contracted night shifts per month.

Salary: £15.75 per hour (plus travel expenses  + bank holiday rates)

NHS pension rights preserved plus holiday entitlement based on NHS.

Are you someone who feels passionate about looking after people at the end of their lives?

Do you have the drive and energy to care for an individual in their home overnight while supporting their families, friends, and carers?

Do you want to self-roster to maintain a good life-work balance?

We are looking for individuals with exceptional caring and interpersonal skills with an empathic and compassionate nature to join our team.

As a Health Care Assistant in our team, you will deliver care and support to people with terminal illnesses in the last few months and weeks of life. We carry out a range of care duties including helping patients meet their hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms and keeping detailed records and emotional support to the patient and their families.

Our approach is predominantly one to one, so you will often be working independently using your own initiative in line with patient need and Registered Nurse support.

To be a successful candidate you will need to have:

• Relevant palliative care experience
• NVQ Level 2 or above.
• UK driving licence & access to a vehicle are essential.

In return, we will give you the following:

Access to a training and education programme to help enhance your skills and knowledge. Ongoing clinical and restorative supervision with regular peer support.  An occupational pension scheme (NHS Pension Scheme rights are preserved).  A great place to work.

Please send your completed application form WITH A COVERING LETTER to Danielle Hadley at: applications@treetopshospice.org.uk

Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.