Care Assistant - Mansfield & Ashfield

The Methodist Church in Britain; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Nest pension

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Ongoing training during working hours

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Beaumond House Hospice Care in Mansfield is seeking an experienced Hospice at Home Care Assistant. You will provide hands-on personal care in patients' homes under RN supervision, supporting families and following care plans.

After training, you may visit independently to deliver delegated care with clear escalation routes. Roles include medicines support, care after death responsibilities, and close communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Flexible, attentive and capable of building rapport with patients and families.
• Clear spoken and written English for safe care and documentation.
• Willingness to complete medicines support and food hygiene training.
• Ability to work as part of a team and respect all individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care per plan under RN supervision, supporting dignity and privacy.
• After competency sign-off, make independent visits delivering delegated care.
• Support medicines handling under RN direction and training.
• Communicate sensitively with patients and families, adapting to needs.
• Provide care after death, respecting cultural and spiritual needs.
• Verify expected death in the community under hospice policy after training.
• Prepare and serve simple meals and drinks per food hygiene rules.
• Liaise with funeral directors for practical next steps after death.
• Keep accurate records at point of care and share with RN.

Skills

Flexibility

Active listening

English

Medicines training

Teamwork

Care planning

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care or End of Life Care

Job description

This is a community-based Hospice at Home Care Assistant post with Beaumond House Hospice Care, sitting within the End-of-Life Care Together Integrated Hub. The work is hands-on personal care for patients in their own homes, including support for their families, delivered under the direction of a registered nurse. Independent visits follow competency sign-off, and after training the post includes verifying expected death in the community. A driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance are essential.

What the job involves

• Provide personal care under the care plan and RN supervision, supporting toileting, washing, eating and drinking while maintaining dignity and privacy
• After competency sign-off, make independent visits to deliver delegated care with clear escalation routes
• Support medication after medicines support training, prompting and assisting and, where authorised, administering prescribed medication under RN direction
• Communicate sensitively with patients and families, adapting to their preferred methods and supporting communication difficulties or sensory loss
• Provide care after death, respecting cultural, spiritual and religious needs
• After training, verify expected death in the community under hospice policy, documenting and escalating promptly if criteria are not met
• Prepare and serve simple meals, snacks and drinks following food hygiene training and hospice policies
• Support families with practical next steps after death, including liaising with funeral directors
• Ensure safe custody and accurate recording of patient property
• Report concerns, deterioration or changes in condition promptly to the RN
• Keep accurate, timely records at the point of care and share information with the RN and, when directed, the Integrated Hub or Care Navigator
• Always maintain patient safety, delivering care only within training and competence

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Flexibility, excellent listening skills and ability to build rapport with a friendly, sensitive approach
• Spoken and written English sufficient for safe care, accurate records and sensitive communication
• Willingness to complete medicines support and food hygiene training and work within competency frameworks
• Ability to work as part of a team and respect all individuals

Checks & eligibility

• Driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle with business insurance

Nice to have

• At least 2 years in a similar role
• Experience supporting palliative, end of life or complex care patients
• NVQ Level 2 or above in care or end of life care
• Willingness to work towards a relevant qualification if not already held

What’s offered

• 30 days annual leave rising to 32 with service, plus bank holidays
• Company pension via Nest
• Free DBS check and uniform provided
• Paid induction and ongoing training during working hours
• Clear role boundaries and realistic caseloads
• Wellbeing support and counselling services
• Blue Light Card discounts (with membership)
• Mileage reimbursement for community travel