Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Assistant
- Location:The Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract
- Earnings:£24851.00 to £24851.00
Healthcare Assistant
Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, WF8 4BG
Salary: Starting salary £24,851 per annum (FTE)
Hours: 36 hours per week (rota shifts including evenings/weekends)
Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Do you have experience or a genuine interest in delivering high-quality end-of-life care? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Join our dedicated team at The Prince of Wales Hospice, where we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
In our most recent staff survey:
- All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice
- 97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team
We offer a welcoming and collaborative culture where staff wellbeing, professional growth, and patient care go hand in hand.
Your Role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:
- Support patients with personal care and day-to-day activities
- Work under the supervision of Registered Nurses
- Assist with clinical tasks appropriate to your level of training
- Support to patients, their families and your collegues within the clinical environment
- Help us deliver truly holistic care – meeting medical, emotional, social and spiritual needs
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic
- A good communicator and team player
- Eager to learn and develop their skills in palliative care
- NVQ Level 2 in a care related subject (or equivalent such as the Care Certificate and experience in end-of-life care) qualified
- NVQ Level 3 in a care related subject qualified (desirable)
What We Offer
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
- Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, complementary therapy sessions, clinical supervision and access to occupational health support
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
- Discounted on-site meals during working hours
- Discounted local gym memberships
- Free on-site car parking
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Annual salary review
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Kate Roberts, Nurse Manager:
📧 kroberts@pwh.org.uk
📞 01977 708868
Closing date: Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11:59pm
Interviews for this role will be taking place on 11th and 13th August 2026.
Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have and provide the right to work in the UK. Any job offer will also be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and 2 references.