Healthcare Assistant - Little Havens IPU | Havens Hospices

Havens Hospices; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare charity in the UK is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their team at Little Havens Hospice. You will play a pivotal role in supporting patients and families, ensuring a holistic approach to care. Responsibilities include providing bereavement support, assisting with patient care after death, and promoting open communication. This role offers competitive salary and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and bereavement support for patients and families.
• Effective communicator with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to assist with medical tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care of a patient after death.
• Encourage trust and open communication with families.
• Prioritize patients' wellbeing and recreational activities.
• Support nursing staff in medication delivery and recording.
• Assist medical staff as an advocate for patients.
• Participate in moving and handling vulnerable patients.

Skills

Bereavement support

Open communication

Emotional support

Medication administration

Patient advocacy

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Little Havens Hospice

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our In Patient Unit, located at Little Havens Hospice, nestled within the beautiful Essex countryside in Thundersley.

Please note: Havens Hospices is a local charity and not part of the NHS. We regret that we are unable to offer any form of UK Visa Sponsorship.

Previous applicants need not apply.

You will work as a member of our Children & Young Person's multidisciplinary team, ensuring a holistic package of care is provided to patients and their families, creating a welcoming, caring, safe and supportive environment for patients, families and all involved in the work of the hospice.

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care of a patient after death, to provide bereavement support, assist with planning and liaising with funeral directors
• Be aware of the needs of the whole family and to encourage trust and open communication, as well as offering emotional and practical support, especially to distressed relatives
• Ensure patients wellbeing and recreational activities are prioritised and appropriate referrals are made to specialist services
• Support the nursing staff in the delivery, administration and recording of medication following appropriate policies and procedures
• Assist medical staff, chaperoning and acting as advocate for the patient if the family are not present
• Participate in the moving and handling of vulnerable patients, often involving specialist lifting and handling equipment

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.