Hospice Ward Care Assistant (Bank) – Flexible Shifts

St Catherine's Hospice; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local hospice in Crawley is looking for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate care to patients on a flexible basis. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a professional demeanour. While an NVQ 3 in Health/Social care or relevant experience is desired, full training will be provided. Benefits include generous holiday allowance, pension contributions, and various employee support schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Option to buy or sell up to 1 week of annual leave

Generous Pension – Up to 9% employer contributions

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Life Assurance – 4x basic salary

Discounted Gym

Qualifications

• Demonstrating a commitment to providing high standards of care.
• Ability to work on wards as part of a hospice team.

Responsibilities

• Work adhoc hours as required.
• Assist with the care of patients in a compassionate manner.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Professional demeanour

Sound understanding of health and safety procedures

Infection prevention & control knowledge

Commitment to high standard of care

Education

NVQ 3 in Health/Social care or relevant care work experience

Job description

A local hospice in Crawley is looking for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate care to patients on a flexible basis. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a professional demeanour. While an NVQ 3 in Health/Social care or relevant experience is desired, full training will be provided. Benefits include generous holiday allowance, pension contributions, and various employee support schemes.