Healthcare Assistant

Overview

Do you have a caring nature and a passion for supporting people at the most important time of their lives? Are you looking for a rewarding role within a compassionate and supportive hospice environment? Barnsley Hospice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our In-Patient Unit team. In this fulfilling role, you will support registered nursing staff to deliver high-quality, holistic palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring dignity, comfort and respect for patients and their families at all times.

• Is caring, compassionate and patient-focused
• Communicates effectively and works well as part of a team
• Has experience in a health or social care setting
• Is committed to high-quality, person-centred care
• Is flexible to work days, nights and weekends

Barnsley Hospice is a local charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care to hundreds of people each year, as well as support for those close to them. Our priority is to help people living with life-limiting illness achieve the best possible quality of life, while also supporting families and carers throughout illness and bereavement. As a specialist care provider, we offer a wide range of skills and services including pain and symptom management, emotional support, and end of life care.

The hospice employs approximately 100 staff and is supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, based both at the hospice and within our Retail Hub.