Community Senior Healthcare Assistant Palliative Care, Days

Senior Healthcare Assistant – Community Team (Days)
Sue Ryder, St John's Hospice
St John’s Road, Moggerhanger, Bedford, MK44 3RJ
Full and Part time hours available (11.5 hour shifts)
£12.37 per hour (plus enhancements and competitive benefits)

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.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join a friendly, supportive community team where patient care comes first. The role involves visiting patients in their own homes and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic support to patients and their families. From end of life care to supporting those living with grief, you will help people live the best life they can when they need it most.

• Promote choice in the delivery of care and support.
• Review and make suggestions to enhance the service users experience.
• Participate in care planning.
• Observe service users’ conditions and report changes.
• Supporting service users to have their views and experiences considered in the way the service is provided and delivered.

About you

No two days in palliative care are the same. Our inpatient unit offers the chance to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, developing your knowledge while making a meaningful difference to patients and their families.

Sue Ryder is seeking dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistants with strong clinical skills, empathy, and a passion for delivering high-quality end of life care when it matters most. The ideal candidate will have at least one year’s experience in a UK health or social care role and a clear understanding of palliative, end of life, and community care.

Minimum Essential Criteria:

• UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes (International Licenses do not meet the requirements)
• Ability to travel independently
• Ability to assess and adapt care to meet individuals’ needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Awareness of person-centred and inclusive care principles
• An NVQ 3 qualification in Health and Social care (or the equivalent) is strongly preferred; however, applicants with substantial relevant experience (no less than 2 years), supported by evidence, are welcome to apply.

Desirable Criteria:

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

Sue Ryder provides a thorough 2 week induction with additional supernumerary time to settle into the role and full training/competency assessment will be provided.
There is plenty of scope to further develop your own skills in specialist palliative care.

If you would like to arrange an informal visit to our hospice, please let us know.

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.