Senior Healthcare Assistant

Senior Healthcare Assistant – Hospice at Home (Community)
Sue Ryder, Leckhampton Court Hospice
37.5hrs per week (part time hours considered)
£12.21 - £12.80 per hour plus enhancements for Weekends and Bank Holiday
Full UK driving license essential


Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.


We are there when it matters.


Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham is Gloucestershire’s only inpatient unit for specialist palliative care.


We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support.


We are able to provide care on our inpatient unit, virtually and in person though our community hub and in people’s home though our Hospice at Home service.


About the Role:


The successful applicant will play an active role within our Community Team, providing excellent personalised care, enabling patients to be cared for in their own homes surrounded by their families and loved ones. It's all about giving them the best possible quality of life.


The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.


The service runs 7 days per week.


Our fulltime staff work split shifts of:


08:00 - 14:00
17:00 - 21:00


About you:

Minimum Essential Criteria:

Experience delivering care in community or home-based settings
Ability to travel independently
Ability to assess and adapt care to meet individuals’ needs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
NVQ level 3 in health and social care (or equivalent)
Awareness of person-centred and inclusive care principles

Desirable Criteria:

Experience delivering lone working care
Confidence in using digital care documentation tools


Benefits


· Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

· Company pension scheme

· Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)

· 27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays

· NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Enhanced sick pay

· Electric Vehicle Scheme

· Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare

· Death in Service benefit

· Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org

· Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.


For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:


www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/


Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion


At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.


We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.


As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.


We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.


If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email recruitment@sueryder.org.


Once in post you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.

For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion


Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.