We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, flexible, and committed Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly specialist team with Jigsaw, our children’s hospice.
Based in Carlisle, we are a 5-bedded children’s hospice, with an attached 10-bed adult inpatient unit and outreach and wellbeing services.
We provide day-to-day care, support, and activities to children and young people living with a life-limiting illness, complex needs, and palliative care, including end-of-life care.
Our care is provided in a home-from-home setting, and each young person’s care is personalized towards their own needs.
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated people who have a passion for working with children, along with the skills and ability to assist and participate in the delivery of care under the guidance of Registered Nurses.
Our preference would be for the post holder to work various shifts (12 hours) on rotation between days and nights.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the delivery of care under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
2. Provide support and activities for children and young people.
3. Contribute to a home-from-home environment.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Passion for working with children.
2. Ability to work various shifts (12 hours).
3. Experience in healthcare or a related field is preferred.
To apply for the post, please complete an application form. For guidance on making an application, please click here.
Closing date: 10am, Monday 27th January 2025
Interviews will take place on Monday 3rd February 2025.
Please note that this post is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list checks.
Position: Healthcare Assistant - Jigsaw
Hours: Full (36 hours) and part-time positions available, with the regular opportunity for additional shifts if desired.
Salary: FTE* Starting salary £23,091 p.a. with opportunity for pay progression up to FTE £24,401 p.a., subject to competencies and performance (Plus shift enhancements).
*FTE based on Hospice FTE of 37.5 hours per week.
Location: Carlisle
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