Compassionate Hospice Care Assistant (Home Visits)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Retford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Nest pension

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Induction and ongoing training

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card Discounts

Mileage reimbursement

Mental Health First Aiders

Regular one-to-ones

Job summary

Beaumond House Hospice Care in Newark is seeking a compassionate care assistant to provide high-quality home-based support across North Nottinghamshire. Working under RN supervision, you will assist with personal care, meals, medication prompts, and care planning in line with hospice policies.

The role emphasises dignity, confidentiality, and teamwork with the Beaumond House team, with opportunities for training and development; a driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits are

Qualifications

• At least 2 years working in a similar role.
• Experience supporting in palliative, end of life, or complex care patients.
• Willingness to work towards a relevant qualification if not already held.
• Driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle with business insurance.
• Ability to communication effectively in spoken and written English to support safe care.
• Willingness to complete medicines support training and food hygiene training.
• Ability to work as part of a team and respect for all individuals.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide care after death, respecting cultural, spiritual and religious needs.
• Ensure safe custody and accurate recording of patient property.
• Complete accurate, timely records at the point of care using hospice systems and share relevant information with RN.

Job description

Beaumond House Hospice Care in Newark is seeking a compassionate care assistant to provide high-quality home-based support across North Nottinghamshire. Working under RN supervision, you will assist with personal care, meals, medication prompts, and care planning in line with hospice policies.

The role emphasises dignity, confidentiality, and teamwork with the Beaumond House team, with opportunities for training and development; a driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits are