Health Care Assistant

St Michael's Hospice; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider in Bexhill-on-Sea seeks enthusiastic Health Care Assistants for their In Patient Unit. The role involves supporting patients' holistic needs in a compassionate setting. Experience in palliative care is beneficial but not mandatory. The position offers full-time and part-time options with a range of employee benefits including professional development support and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Good pension scheme

Health membership

Up to 33 days annual leave

Subsidised employee meals

Free parking

Supportive supervision

Discounts via Blue Light card

Qualifications

• Desire to provide compassionate and dignified care.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the holistic needs of patients and their families.
• Work alongside Registered Nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Deliver high standards of service and end-of-life care.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Compassionate care

Job description

Full time and Part time hours available plus enhancements
Monday to Sunday variable days/hours

At St Michael’s Hospice, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and their families. As a member of our clinical team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Health Care Assistants to join our In Patient Unit.

As a key member of a skilled interdisciplinary team, you will support the holistic needs of patients, their families and carers. Working alongside our Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals, you will deliver the highest standards of service, including compassionate and dignified care for patients at the end of life and those closest to them, ensuring that personal goals and priorities are fulfilled.

While palliative care experience is desirable, it is not essential to join our Hospice team as a Health Care Assistant. We also welcome Health Care Assistants interested in part-time.

We invite you to spend the day with us to meet the team and gain insight into how you can make a difference to patients and their families by joining St Michael’s Hospice.

At St Michael’s Hospice, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for our employees. We offer a range of benefits to ensure that our employees feel valued and supported, including:
• A good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension
scheme membership
• Benenden Health membership
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Subsidised employee meals and free refreshments
• Free parking
• Supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with
your continued professional development including preceptorship if you are
newly qualified
• Access to the Blue Light card scheme and its discounts
• Enhancements for evenings/weekends

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their professional development and well-being. We invite you to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Closing Date: Friday 15th August 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed