Health Care Assistant; Hospice

East Lancs Hospice is a registered charity, founded in 1984. We support and care for patients with a life limiting illness and their families. We provide this in a number of ways; at the hospice and in peoples own homes across our community of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.

With approximately 120 employees and over 250 volunteers, our people are our biggest asset whom we value tremendously. Our services to the local community would not be possible without our motivated and caring workforce who always strive to deliver excellence in all that they do. The hospice is a unique and special place, kindness and compassion are qualities that run throughout the hospice and our people truly believe in what we do.

Due to increased demand for home based palliative and end of life care, we have opportunities for experienced individuals who are committed to providing wellbeing and enabling support including end of life care for our patients as well as those that matter to them.

This role may be closed early applications dependent, as recruitment is ongoing so please apply as soon as possible. Previous applicants need not apply.

Unfortunatelyat present we are unable to support Applications from job seekers who requirecurrent Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK

You will play a key role in delivering high standards of care and support to enable patients to remain in their own home. Promoting independence, quality of life and engaging in activity that is meaningful to patients and those important to them, you will have the confidence and experience to work regularly without direct supervision in accordance with care plans provided by registered practitioners.

As our service covers the communities of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley, car driver and access to your own vehicle with business insurance is essential.

The role is worked on a rota basis over 7 days a week and requires the ability to undertake a significant amount of night duty, at least 50% of the contracted hours which is a non-negotiable requirement for the role.

The salary for this post is £24,570 for full time hours and this is pro-rata for part-time hours; 35hrs £22,935 / 20hrs £13,104. Hours are worked on a rota basis over seven days and include 24 hour cross over inclusive of nights, days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

We have an excellent, collaborative working environment with a generous holiday allowance of 27 days + 8 Bank Holidays with the option to buy an additional 4 weeks leave. There is an employer / employee matched private pension of up to 7% and you will have access to learning and development opportunities, ongoing training, and funded access to a private health scheme.

There is also onsite parking and an onsite Cafe with reduced staff prices.

Equality and Diversity We support an inclusive and holistic working environment and aim to empower our people to bring their authentic self to work. We are committed to this and so encourage applications from all individuals with the required skills for the role inclusive of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, caste, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, socio-economic background, trade union membership status, marriage, and civil partnerships.

ELH is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and volunteers.

Aside from the terms and conditions detailed above, you will joining a very special and unique organisation, where people are at the heart of everything we do.

JOB SUMMARY

To work as a member ofthe Hospice at Home Team supporting patients and families in their own homes.

You will deliver high standards of hands on care to the patient and their families supporting the patient to remain at home and prevent avoidableadmissions to hospital for those with life limiting illness. You will work unsupervised in accordance withcare plans provided by registered practitioners

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Deliver quality nursing care according to agreed plan of care devised by the nursing team

Develop understanding of the…