Compassionate Palliative Care Aide – Inpatient & Community

St Catherine's Hospice, Lancashire; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension transfer eligibility

Hospice pension

Free parking on site

Well-being support

36 days annual leave pro rata

Birthday wellbeing day

Buy additional leave scheme

Life assurance

Blue light scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

St Catherine’s Hospice, Lancashire is seeking a compassionate healthcare professional to deliver high-quality, values-led care in the Inpatient Unit and local community. You will support patients and families, promoting comfort, dignity, independence and choice while working across day and night shifts.

The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility and excellent communication, with a commitment to patient dignity and well-being within a respected hospice setting.

Qualifications

• Be enthusiastic and resourceful and keen to enhance your skills.
• Demonstrate a keen desire to work in hospice/palliative care.
• Enjoy team working.
• Have a flexible attitude.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Have a positive, caring and approachable manner.
• Be able to demonstrate respect for patients’ dignity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, values-led care to patients and families within the Inpatient Unit and community.
• Support patients to enjoy the best possible quality of life until end of life.
• Collaborate with the hospice team to ensure holistic care and comfort.

Skills

Enthusiastic and resourceful

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Good communication skills

Caring and approachable manner

Respect for patients’ dignity

Job description

St Catherine’s Hospice, Lancashire is seeking a compassionate healthcare professional to deliver high-quality, values-led care in the Inpatient Unit and local community. You will support patients and families, promoting comfort, dignity, independence and choice while working across day and night shifts.

The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility and excellent communication, with a commitment to patient dignity and well-being within a respected hospice setting.