Job summary The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the care team that supports Registered Nurses in the delivery of high standards of palliative and supportive care for patients, families and loved ones. Main duties of the job The post holder may work across the In-Patient, Hospice at Home, Fast track service providing palliative and supportive care to patients living with advancing illness. The role involves contact on a physical, psychological, spiritual and emotional level with patients and their families. The post holder will undertake a range of care and support activities under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse. This post is subject to unsocial working conditions i.e. 24 hour shift rota (day and night shifts, week days and weekends, bank holidays). It may include lone working as a Night Sitter or in delivering Day Respite Care in patients homes. About us St Mary's Hospice provides care and comfort for patients living with any life shortening illness or long term condition and their family. We support people from the moment of diagnosis and their families for longer Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number VPA281D656 Job locations St. Marys Hospice Ford Park Ulverston Cumbria LA127JP Job description Job responsibilities Health Care Assistant Full/Part time £12.16 - £13.69 based on qualifications Are you a kind, caring and compassionate Health Care Assistant with experience of providing palliative and end of life care? We are seeking Health Care Assistants to join our hospice, working on our In-patient Unit and Fast Track Home Care Services. Come and join our supportive & friendly team. You will receive full preparation and mentorship for the role. Join the hospice and make a real difference to patients and families at end of life. You can bring your NHS Pension with you. Job description Job responsibilities Health Care Assistant Full/Part time £12.16 - £13.69 based on qualifications Are you a kind, caring and compassionate Health Care Assistant with experience of providing palliative and end of life care? We are seeking Health Care Assistants to join our hospice, working on our In-patient Unit and Fast Track Home Care Services. Come and join our supportive & friendly team. You will receive full preparation and mentorship for the role. Join the hospice and make a real difference to patients and families at end of life. You can bring your NHS Pension with you. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above 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 St. Mary's Hospice Address St. Marys Hospice Ford Park Ulverston Cumbria LA127JP Employer's website https://www.stmaryshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)