Health Care Assistant

The Flame Lily Healthcare Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to support individuals in end-of-life care. You'll provide personal care, assist with medication, and offer emotional support while ensuring comfort and dignity. Candidates should have experience in community care, excellent communication skills, and flexibility for various shifts. A competitive salary of £12.82 per hour is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience with end-of-life or palliative care is desirable.
• A caring, patient, and empathetic nature is essential.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is critical.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including washing and dressing.
• Assist with meal preparation and medication administration.
• Support individuals with mobility needs and monitor changes in conditions.

Skills

Experience in domiciliary care

Knowledge of anticipatory medicines

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

DBS

Manual handling training

Mobility equipment

Job description

Overview

Health Care Assistant (End of Life Care)

• Position: Full-Time/Part-Time
• Total Positions: 5
• Average Weekly Core Hours: 14
• Location: Cheshire & Merseyside

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting, while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Assist with safe repositioning and use of mobility equipment (profiling beds, slide sheets). Promote and protect the dignity, privacy, and preferences of those in care.
• Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and promoting healthy nutrition.
• Support with medication administration in line with care plans.
• Help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
• Offer companionship, dignity-focused support and emotional support, encouraging social interaction.
• Apply skin care protocols and maintain skin integrity. Work as a team for scheduled visits.
• Support individuals with mobility needs, using appropriate equipment as required.
• Monitor and report changes in clients\' conditions and comfort levels to relevant healthcare professionals. Ensure compliance with care plans, safeguarding policies, and health & safety regulations.
• Provide waking night support (as needed), staying vigilant throughout.
• Support families sensitively through anticipatory grief and post-death processes (e.g., notifying DN or GP). Accurately record observations, actions and concerns via digital or paper logs.

Requirements

• Experience in domiciliary care, community care, supported living, mental health, learning disabilities, or behaviours that challenge is desirable.
• Knowledge of anticipatory medicines, symptom observation, and end-of-life pathways. Previous experience in End-of-Life or Palliative Care. A caring, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to work, including availability for evenings and weekends. Enhanced DBS. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is critical. Manual handling training and experience with equipment.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards).
• Experience supporting individuals with stomas, catheters or NG feeding.
• Experience of working with people with fluctuating capacity and on DoLS orders.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and friendly working environment. Opportunities to make a real difference in people\'s lives. We provide ongoing support in the form of supervision and appraisals.
• Flexible working across services and career growth opportunities.
• Online Training available. Help with making an application for DBS.
• 24-hour support on call. Training updates annually.

Salary: £12.82 per hour