We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospice at Home Team! These are Community roles based from our Hospice in Cambridge, working in patients home across Cambridgeshire. We have full and part time (minimum 22 hours per week) positions available and would be happy to discuss working hours as part of the interview. Due to the requirements of the role we're unable to offer fixed working days as our colleagues work shifts on a rota basis to provide cover over 7 days a week,
The Hospice at Home service cares for patients across Cambridgeshire who choose to remain in their own home in their last weeks of life. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families in their homes. You will work directly and alone with patients and families in their own homes.
We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:
- NHS matched annual leave
- Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
- Family friendly leave
- Access to lease car services
- Employee Assistance programme
s - Long Service Awards
- Discounts at our onsite bistro
- Access to free parking
- Ongoing training and development
Colleagues working within our Hospice at Home (HaH) team cover a wide geographical area, from Tydd St Giles in the North of the county down to Saffron Walden in the South, and everywhere in between. Although allocated to either the South team (Cambridge) or North team (Wisbech) base, colleagues work flexibly as one team in order to meet patient needs wherever they may be. For this reason, we are pleased to offer mileage expense rates in excess of HMRC as well as a lease car option. Whilst every effort is made to allocate patients close to where you live, this is not always possible we ask all of our colleagues to be flexible and attend patients wherever they are located.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital or community setting.
Please note that, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adult and Child Barred lists.
Starting salary of £24,937 with opportunities to progress to £26,598.
Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rata’d for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, may we be able to negotiate on this.
We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Hospice at Home team at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity provides care to patients within their own homes across Cambridgeshire. We have an opportunity to join this friendly team as an Administrator based at our Hospice in Cambridge.
This role will provide administrative support service to the Hospice at Home Team, liaising with patients and health professionals in a sensitive and professional manner, ensuring information is passed on to all concerned, and data is kept up to date.
Main duties will include:
- Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries into the office, receiving and relaying messages and take appropriate action
- Maintaining office diaries, tasks and patient caseloads with our patient data system (SystmOne)
- Inputting data and patients records, preparing reports on service activity as required
- Assisting in the administrative management of the team staffing, including annual leave cards, rota and allocations.
- Setting up and preparing team meetings, taking minutes as required
To be successful in this role candidates should have experience working within a similar administrative role, experience of dealing with confidential / sensitive data and the maintenance and storage of records.
This role will work as part of our friendly team where you will be fully supported , you will be able to make a real difference to the care our patients and their families receive.
This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week from our hospice in Cambridge.
Please note that this post is subject to a Basic level DBS Check.
Starting salary of £24,937, with opportunities to progress to £26,598.
Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rata’d for part time posts.
We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
Join Our Friendly HR Team as an HR Administrator!
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact and feel valued every day? We have an exciting opportunity to become part of our small, supportive HR team. Whether you’re seeking full-time hours or a part-time role (minimum 34 hours per week across five days), we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
As a key member of our HR team, you’ll play an important role in providing a comprehensive administration service to the charity. Your responsibilities will include:
- Being the first point of contact for HR queries
- Managing the HR inbox and ensuring timely responses
- Supporting recruitment—from posting adverts to arranging interviews and completing pre-employment checks
- Handling onboarding and helping new starters settle in
- Maintaining accurate records in our HR system and Excel
- Administering absence processes, including sickness and maternity
- Assisting with probation and appraisal administration
- Preparing documents and managing printing tasks
What we’re looking for:
You’ll ideally have experience in HR or recruitment administration with a knowledge of office and administration processes. You’ll have experience working with electronic database systems and working with Microsoft office packages.
Why you’ll love working with us:
- A welcoming, collaborative team that values your contribution
- Full support and training to help you succeed
- The chance to make a difference to our staff and the care our patients receive
Interviews for this role will take place week commencing 19th March.
Starting salary of £24,937, with opportunities to progress to £26,598.
Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rata’d for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.
We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.