Job summary Rapid Personalised Care Service - Health Care Assistant Hours: 34.5 per week (part-time hours considered) Location: Rennie Grove Peace - NW Herts locality Salary: Rennie Grove Peace Band 3: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum (pro rata) Closing date: 7 May 2025 at 12 noon Interview date: 14 May 2025 Main duties of the job The role of RPCS Health Care Assistant is in place to provide end of life care to patients in their own homes in the final weeks of life. About us Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care started formally operating in July 2023, through the merger of two successful organisations, Rennie Grove Hospice Care and Peace Hospice Care. We offer exceptional, specialised and highly valued care, serving our local community of people affected by life-limiting illness or bereavement, across Herts and Bucks. Our merger is bringing together the best of both organisations so that we can: Serve our communities with a wider range of services Reach more local people Strengthen our ability to secure more resources To enable every local person to receive the care they need, when they need it, wherever they need it. Job description Job responsibilities You will therefore need to demonstrate your abilities in the following areas: Competently working alone, as required, with patients and their families in the home environment with remote support and guidance from the RPCS Management in adherence to lone worker policy and procedure. Working collaboratively with hospice and community partners. Acting as Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care ambassador, actively demonstrating our values and positively promoting the specialist care we provide. Job description Job responsibilities You will therefore need to demonstrate your abilities in the following areas: Competently working alone, as required, with patients and their families in the home environment with remote support and guidance from the RPCS Management in adherence to lone worker policy and procedure. Working collaboratively with hospice and community partners. Acting as Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care ambassador, actively demonstrating our values and positively promoting the specialist care we provide. Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Proven experience working effectively in a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbal and written Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment Drive and enthusiasm Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of the team, using initiative Willingness to complete level 2 in Medicine Giving Caring and empathetic approach Excellent interpersonal skills Flexible and adaptable to a variety of tasks Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure Commitment to the Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care purpose Able to maintain confidentiality Desirable Care certificate/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Experience of working within the care setting Experience of working within a community setting Knowledge of and experience in care at the end of life and after death Relevant experience in assisting patients with their personal hygiene Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Proven experience working effectively in a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbal and written Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment Drive and enthusiasm Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of the team, using initiative Willingness to complete level 2 in Medicine Giving Caring and empathetic approach Excellent interpersonal skills Flexible and adaptable to a variety of tasks Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure Commitment to the Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care purpose Able to maintain confidentiality Desirable Care certificate/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Experience of working within the care setting Experience of working within a community setting Knowledge of and experience in care at the end of life and after death Relevant experience in assisting patients with their personal hygiene Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care Address Rennie House Tring HP23 4JX Employer's website