Senior Healthcare Assistant – Community Palliative Care

Want to make a difference to local lives?

We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.

Being a Senior Healthcare Assistant in our Community Team

Part-Time or Full-Time | 22.5 or 37.5 hours per week

We are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated Community Team on either a part time (22.5 hours) or full time (37.5 hours) basis. Our Hospice Community Team care for patients in any setting, wherever they are living. Whether you’re looking for part-time or full-time hours, this role gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families, delivering exceptional palliative and end-of-life care at home.

The successful candidate will deliver exceptional, personalised care to patients and their families, ensuring continuity through regularly reviewed and well-coordinated care plans. You will play a key role in providing compassionate, hands-on support within our community.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll be supporting patients and their loved ones during sensitive times. As a valued member of our professional team, you’ll be expected to uphold high standards of communication, contributing to a supportive, people-centred working environment.

Qualifications and Experience

NVQ Level 3/BTEC National Diploma or at least 1-year equivalent experience working in the Hospice Sector (Essential)
Knowledge of Palliative Care (Desirable)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
IT Skills (Essential)
Right to work in the UK (Essential)
Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (Essential)

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What we offer you

We offer all St Wilfrid’s employees the following benefits:

Annual Leave– 27 days per year plus bank holidays, pro-rata which increases with service
Healthcare– Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)– Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership– And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
Generous Workplace Pension– 7.5% employer contribution for employees
Life Assurance Scheme– Should the worst happen while you’re working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
Subsidised food– A range of high-quality meals at low prices for all employees when on site at the Hospice
Employee discount– In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme

How to apply

Closing date for applications is 25th September 2025 (midnight).

Please complete the form below, where you can add your CV.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please email us at hradmin@stwh.co.uk or call 01243 755183. Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received.

Interview Information

Interviews will be held at St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Bosham, across the 6th and 7th October 2025.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid’s

We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.

We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities. To do this you can email hradmin@stwh.co.uk, call 01243 755183, or pop in and ask at Reception for HR.

We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities and those who have served in the Armed Forces who meet the essential criteria for the role.