Care Assistant

Beaumond House Hospice Care; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 18,129 - 19,010; Full time

Job summary

Beaumond House Hospice Care in North Nottinghamshire seeks a Care Assistant for providing high-quality care at home. Responsibilities include personal care, supporting medication, and teamwork under RN supervision.

The role requires compassion, communication skills, and a full UK driving license. This position offers a mix of shorter and 12-hour shifts across 7 days. Join us in delivering outstanding hospice care to patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK required.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle essential.
• Experience in providing personal and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual high-quality care for patients in their homes.
• Support patients with medication and personal care.
• Communicate sensitively with patients and families.

Skills

Personal care

Communication skills

Medication support

Teamwork

Job description

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Location: John Eastwood Hospice, North Nottinghamshire

Salary: £13.16-£13.80 per hour, depending on qualifications

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full or Part Time available

Hours: Mix of shorter and 12-hour shifts across 7 days, 7am-9pm

Beaumond House Hospice Care

Beaumond House Hospice supports patients and their loved ones across North Nottinghamshire, providing free, compassionate care at home and at our Hospice in Newark. We place each person at the centre of everything we do, offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support with dignity and respect.

As a registered charity, we provide four in‑patient beds, Day Therapy, and Hospice at Home services for people with palliative and end‑of‑life needs. Our team offers personal care, emotional support, advice, and advance care planning in each person’s preferred place of care. We are available 24/7 to offer information, a friendly ear, and signposting for patients, relatives, and carers.

Our Vision is to achieve Outstanding Hospice Care, enabling our local communities to live well and die well.

About The Role

To provide individual high-quality care for patients in their own homes, including appropriate support for families, in line with hospice policy and agreed care plans. Care may include supporting patients while symptoms are assessed and brought under control, caring for the dying, supportive psychosocial and spiritual care in line with any agreed plan, enabling patients’ independence and supporting discharge home.

Working under the direction of a registered nurse and as part of the Beaumond House team and the End-of-Life Care Together Integrated Hub you will help maintain the standard of excellence, so the philosophy and values of Beaumond House Hospice Care are met.

Patient Care

• Provide personal care in line with the patient’s care plan under RN supervision, supporting toileting, washing, eating and drinking while maintaining dignity and privacy.


• After competency sign‑off, undertake independent visits to deliver delegated care with clear escalation routes.


• Support patients with medication after completing medicines support training, including prompting, assisting and, where authorised, administering prescribed medication within your competence and under RN direction.


• Prepare and serve simple meals, snacks and drinks following food hygiene training and hospice policies.

Communication & Family Support

• Communicate sensitively with patients and families, adapting to preferred communication methods and supporting those with communication difficulties or sensory loss.


• Respond to queries in a friendly, respectful manner, directing people to the appropriate professional when needed and maintaining confidentiality.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete accurate, timely records at the point of care using hospice systems.


• Share relevant information with the RN and, when directed, with the Integrated Hub or Care Navigator.


• Document and communicate verification of expected death promptly to relevant professionals, escalating concerns immediately if criteria are not met.

Teamwork

• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and volunteers.


• Communicate professionally with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and families.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Beaumond House Hospice Care, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Candidates must have a right to work in the UK, we do not currently offer sponsorship. It is essential candidates have a full UK driving license with access to their own vehicle.