Senior Healthcare Assistant; Nights

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Healthcare Assistant who is compassionate and driven to make a difference to patients and their loved ones at a difficult time in their lives. This is a truly unique role.

The Hospice night‑sitting service provides support and peace of mind through the night for patients and their carers within the patient’s own home across a wide catchment area.

Judith is one of our night sitters. She says: “To be invited into someone’s home is a position of trust, which I take very seriously. When I look at a patient, I see the person within… It’s also about reassuring a family carer and helping them get what they need to care for a loved one at home.” You can read more about Judith here.

• Hours:
  
  9:45 pm – 6:45 am (9 hours) with 15 minutes travel time and 15 minutes reading time to be completed before arriving at the patient’s home. This is a waking night sit service.
• Coverage:
  The Hospice at Home team serves all of North Lancashire, South Lakeland, Cumbria, and parts of North Yorkshire.
• Requirements:
  Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle during working hours.
• Expenses:
  Entitled to claim out‑of‑pocket expenses (mileage and parking) in accordance with our policy.

This role is for 23.75 hours per week, working five nights over a fortnightly rota.

If you are looking to take on a role where you can see the difference you have made to people’s lives, come and join us.

Informal discussions and enquiries are welcome. Please contact our Community Services Management Team on 01524 382 538 or via email at com

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The cost of this check is £54.30 and will be deducted from the successful applicant’s first salary payment.

Role Type:
Permanent

Pay: £17,364.10 – £17,895.15 per annum (based on 23.75 hours per week, dependent on pension scheme) + £15 night allowance & mileage expenses.

Holiday: (not specified)

Pension:
St John’s Hospice Pension Scheme (8% employer contribution) or NHS Pension (subject to eligibility).

Closing Date:
Sunday 15th February 2026

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