Health Care Support Worker – In-Patient Unit

The Rowans Hospice; Purbrook; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity hospice in Purbrook seeks a Health Care Support Worker to provide essential care and support to patients. The role demands excellent communication skills, experience in Palliative Care, and an NVQ3 qualification. You will assist nursing staff, maintain cleanliness, and ensure a high standard of care. Join a dedicated team making a significant difference in the community. Apply now!

Benefits

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Career development opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Blue Light Card membership

Qualifications

• Hold NVQ3 or equivalent.
• Demonstrate experience within a Palliative Care environment.
• Flexible to work within different teams as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing service to patients and relatives.
• Assist qualified staff with general and specific care of patients.
• Report any observed deterioration in patients.

Skills

Experience in Palliative Care

Ability to assist with patient care

Communication skills

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Rowans Hospice is a charity that provides free care and support to adults and their families living in the Portsmouth and South-East Hampshire region who have a life-limiting illness. Established in 1994, our income is generated by ongoing support of the local community, donations, legacies, fundraising and through our retail shops.

The Role

The Health Care Support Worker role will work in the In-Patient Unit which is led by the Ward Manager who are responsible to Director of Care. The role is based at Rowans Hospice, Purbrook. The Health Care Support Worker will carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a first or second level Registered Nurse and to assist in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and order on the unit.

The successful applicant will hold NVQ3 or equivalent and will be able to demonstrate experience within a Palliative Care environment.

Shift pattern is as follows: Week 1: Monday and Saturday; Week 2: Monday and Sunday; Week 3: Monday; Week 4: Monday and Sunday

Interview dates: 22nd & 23rd October 2025

Key Areas of Responsibility/Key Accountabilities

• To provide a high-quality nursing service to patients and their relatives by following set policies, procedures, guidelines and standards
• To assist qualified staff with general and specific care of patients within the hospice guidelines
• To assist the trained nurse with the administration of medicines as required
• To efficiently undertake duties requested by the qualified nurses
• To be flexible to work within other Sisters Teams according to patient dependency as directed by the Nurse Co-ordinator
• To report any observed deterioration or abnormalities in patients to the Nurse Co-ordinator/Team Leader
• To keep the unit and other associated areas neat and tidy
• To ensure that ideas to improve the care of patients, or to enrich their quality of life are brought to the attention of the Sister
• To report to the Nurse Co-ordinator/Team Leader any concerns related to inappropriate care a patient may be receiving
• To demonstrate a consistent level of courtesy and consideration to patients, their relatives and visitors

What we Offer

In addition to working for a meaningful cause, we provide:

• Company pension (NHS pension retained if transferring from NHS)
• Continuous service recognised if transferring from NHS
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• DSE equipment & uniforms provided
• Generous holiday allowance
• Career development opportunities
• Blue Light Card membership

Join Our Team

Apply today and be part of a dedicated team providing vital hospice care to the community. Rowans Hospice is committed to equal opportunities and inclusion in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

For further information please review the Job Description and to apply for the role please use our online application form

Apply now and make a difference!