Healthcare Assistant - North Kirklees

NHS Jobs; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days + 8 public hols (

CPD and training

Season ticket loan

Pension scheme

Eye care support

Marie Curie Blue Light Card

Discount schemes

Life assurance

Job summary

Marie Curie Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service is seeking a compassionate night care worker to support people with life-limiting illness across Kirklees. You will visit one patient per evening, provide one-to-one care in patients' homes, and support families with practical and emotional care while following each care plan.

You\'ll work independently overnight as part of a multidisciplinary team, monitor symptoms, assist with personal care and medicines in line with the plan, and maintain

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience delivering care in a health or social care setting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• An nurturing and compassionate approach with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Visit one patient per evening and provide compassionate, one-to-one care in the patient’s home.
• Provide personal care and hygiene support as needed.
• Monitor symptoms and support with medicines in line with care plan and local guidance.
• Maintain accurate records and provide reassurance and emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

At least 6 months care experience

Compassionate communication

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

What you will be doing:

Join the Marie Curie Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service, supporting people with a life-limiting illness across Kirklees. As part of the Planned Service, visit one patient per evening and provide compassionate, one-to-one care in patients homes. Offer practical and emotional support to families at a time when it matters most. Work independently overnight, following each patients established care plan and using your initiative when needed. Provide personal care and hygiene support. Monitor symptoms and support with medicines in line with the care plan and local guidance. Maintain accurate records. Provide reassurance and emotional support to patients and those close to them. Wed love to hear from you if you have experience in palliative and end of life care and are confident working in the community or as a lone worker.

What were looking for:

Minimum of 6 months experience delivering care in a health or social care setting Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification Anurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills The ability towork independently while being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team

Whats in it for me:

Salary:

Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £12.92 per hour (with enhancements - £18.22 Saturday and weekday and £23.64 for Sunday and Bank Holiday between the hours of 8pm and 6am)

Contract:

As and when - Permanent position - Night Shifts 10pm to 7am and can include some occasional day shifts when required

Based:

Community Based (Based from home traveling within a 25 mile radius across Kirklees)

Benefits:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees
• Generous enhancements (between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am)
• 41% Saturday and weekday nights
• 83% Sundays and Bank Holidays

Additional Information

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [e-mail]. Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.