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Vacancy

Hospice in Your Home (HIYH) Palliative Care Assistant

Salary

Hours

18 – 36 hours per week Two, three or four 9-hour shifts

Shifts worked 24/7 based on 3-shift patterns: Monday to Sunday (early) 7.00am-4.00pm, (late) 1:00pm-10:00pm and (Night) 10.00pm -7.00am

Closing Date

Mid-day Monday 11 May 2026

Interview Date

TBC

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Would you like to work in a genuinely rewarding organisation?

We are not a Sponsorship employer

Nottinghamshire Hospice lead the provision of compassionate, community palliative care to those who are dying in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire from a terminal or life limiting illness. Our values are embedded throughout the organisation –

Compassion, Trust and Ambition

Our Hospice offers staff the unique privilege to walk alongside patients and their families at this significant time of their lives while providing compassionate care and support. We deliver high-quality, excellent palliative care for patients living with a life-limiting condition and we also support their families and friends, both before and after death.

When people are cared for in their own home, our goal is to help them to make the most of their lives, in ways that are important to THEM. This care may sometimes include coming into the Hospice as part of our wellbeing offer.

This role…

You will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, in a professional service, making a real difference to the lives of patients and their families. Working in an environment where the patient is truly the centre of care, you will be part of a supportive and fun team where everyone is valued for their unique skills and experience. You do not need palliative care experience (although that would be great) as we offer a comprehensive induction package.

What’s in it for you?

• Time to care for your patients.
• Making a real difference for the patient and family.
• Work in an environment where the patient is truly the centre of care.
• The opportunity to work in the patient’s home and with other professionals.
• Be part of a supportive and fun team where everyone is valued for their unique skills and experience.
• You do not need to have palliative care experience.
• Full and part time opportunities are available.

You must have Health Care Assistant experience and possess a minimum of a Care Certificate Qualification. Support will be given to the postholder to develop their career ambitions. You must possess a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Nottinghamshire Hospice is a great place to work!

As a charity we’re able to be creative, fleet of foot and inspiring in our approach to our services and how we work together.

Our values are embedded into the Hospice:

Compassion – Being inclusive; being kind and having empathy; empowering others; having integrity and being patient.

Trust – Being authentic; unified; loyal; accountable; trustworthy; responsible; reliable and professional.

Ambition- The growth of the Hospice; being courageous; getting the right outcomes and results; improvement of our services; being the best version of ourselves for the benefit of each other and our service users.

We’re the leading Nottinghamshire provider and influencer of , with ambitions to make a real difference to all those diagnosed with a life-limiting or terminal illness. We have been established for 40 years and are at the heart of our communities who rely on our care and support.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to work for a local charity and be part of a great care movement then this is the opportunity for you.

Our benefits

• 5 weeks holiday pay plus Bank Holidays,
• Expenses paid at 45p per mile,
• Pension Scheme,
• Medical cover,
• Staff referral scheme- Earn up to £500.00,
• Comprehensive training provided,
• Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access,
• Bluelight Card discount scheme,
• Free DBS check and Uniform.