Health Care Assistants and Night Sitter 0109

Location

Ulverston, Cumbria

Region

Ulverston

Salary

£13.51 - £15.21 dependent on experience

Application Deadline

Monday, August 17, 2026

Job Summary

Health Care Assistants and Night SittersFull and Part Time positions available£13.51 - £15.21 depending on experience and qualificationsAre you kind, caring and compassionate, with experience of providing palliative and end of life care?

We are looking for experienced Health Care Assistants to join our dedicated team, providing high-quality care across our

In-Patient Unit, Hospice at Home, Fast Track and Night Sitting Services.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to people and their families, supporting them with compassion and dignity at one of the most important times in their lives.

As much of this role involves caring for patients in their own homes, you will need to be a

confident, resilient and independent practitioner, able to work autonomously, make sound decisions within your scope of practice, and respond calmly to changing situations while knowing when to seek support.

In return, you'll become part of a supportive and friendly team committed to delivering outstanding hospice care. We will provide a comprehensive induction, full preparation and ongoing mentorship to help you succeed and continue to develop in your role.

Working at St. Marys Hospice

St Marys Hospice is a wonderful place to work. St Marys Hospice has a dedicated team of over 100 staff and over 300 volunteers. Working and volunteering for us could be one of the most fulfilling roles you will have, by being part of a great team and making a difference every day. Our dedicated staff help give our community the very highest standard of care.

At St. Marys Hospice we pride ourselves on our compassionate and dedicated staff who constantly go above and beyond for our patients their families and visitors.

We invest in our staff to ensure that we are compassionate, caring and professional. We value our staff and recognise their achievements.

What we do

St. Marys Hospice is a charity, providing specialist palliative, supportive and care at the end of life for people living with advancing illness, and their families. We have two main bases: the hospice building in Ulverston and the St Marys Living Well Centre in Barrow in Furness. We also provide care in the home setting and provide therapy groups within the local community.

Hospice services include a 6-8 bedded In-Patient Unit, Hospice at Home Service, Family & Bereavement Support Service and Living Well Therapies.

We are also a regional educational hub for palliative and end of life care education and part of the NW Coast Learning Collaborative. We deliver a range of education to internal staff and to the wider health and social care workforce.