Palliative Support Worker Hospice

Palliative Support Worker Hospice at Home

As a member of the Hospice at Home team you will:

Work as a carer in the patients home, complementing the care already provided by the community nursing service and social services.

Deliver basic nursing care to support patient comfort and wellbeing.

Be flexible and responsive to the individual needs of patients and their families/carers, ensuring compassionate and person-centred care.

Communicate effectively with the Hospice at Home Team Leader and other team members after each shift to provide updates on the patients condition and any changes observed.

Care Delivery

Work as a carer in the patients home, enhancing care already provided by community nursing and social services.

Provide basic nursing care and emotional support to patients and their families/carers.

Be flexible and responsive to the individual needs of patients and their families.

Communicate effectively with the Hospice at Home Team Leader and other team members after each shift to update them on the patients condition.

Thank you for showing an interest in a career at Rossendale Hospice.

Working with us offers many benefits. Our roles are immensely rewarding, and you will become part of a talented and committed team, which you can read more about in this pack.

We all share a passion for the work we do. Our patients and their families and carers are at the heart of everything we do, and we consider it a privilege to provide comfort, dignity, and support at a time when it is most needed.

Rossendale Hospice's philosophy is built around choice, ensuring patients receive the care they want, in the place they choose, whether that is at the Hospice or in their own home. As a registered charity, we receive around 21% of our running costs from commissioners, with the remaining 79% funded through charitable donations and fundraising activities.

I hope you find this application pack helpful as you decide whether you are the right person for this role. If you believe you have the experience, skills, and personal qualities we are seeking, we would be delighted to receive your application, which will be given careful and considerate review.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website: or requested via email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Should you wish to discuss the role further, please feel free to contact:
Rhian Murray, Hospice at Home Team Leader Tel:  Email:

Job Description and Person Specification

Position

Palliative Support Worker Hospice at Home

Reports to

Clinical Services Team Leader

Hours 31.5 per week split shift 9-1 and 1700 - 2200

Location: Rossendale Hospice and in the Community

Our Vision and Values

Our Vision To positively influence a future in which everyone within Rossendale who accesses our services receives the best possible care and support.

Our Values Underpinning our vision, we have three core values

Compassion

Integrity

Our staff and volunteers uphold these values in everything they do irrespective of their role.

About the Role

As a member of the Hospice at Home team, you will

Work as a carer in the patients home, complementing the care already provided by the community nursing service and social services.

Deliver basic nursing care to support patient comfort and wellbeing.

Be flexible and responsive to the individual needs of patients and their families/carers, ensuring compassionate and person-centred care.

Communicate effectively with the Hospice at Home Team Leader and other team members after each shift to provide updates on the patients condition and any changes observed.

Key Responsibilities

Care Delivery

Work as a carer in the patients home, enhancing care already provided by community nursing and social services.

Provide basic nursing care and emotional support to patients and their families and carers.

Be flexible and responsive to the individual needs of patients and their families.

Communicate effectively with the Hospice at Home Team Leader and other team members after each shift to update them on the patients condition.

Work as part of a team providing nursing care and support within the home environment.

Liaise closely with other agencies involved inpatient care in the community.

Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapting to a variety of tasks as needed.

Support Wellbeing Day Services when required, including during periods of downtime.

Professional & Clinical

Attend all mandatory training sessions (e.g., fire safety, manual handling, CPR).

Report accidents, incidents, or potential risks immediately to the Hospice at Home Team Leader.

Engage in lifelong learning and attend any training suggested by the Team Leader.

Participate in annual appraisals and objective setting.

Compliance & Governance

Act at all times in accordance with Rossendale Hospice policies and procedures.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and data protection requirements.

Safeguard the health and…