Night Hospice Care Assistant | End-of-Life Support

TRINITY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES LTD; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Free car parking

NHS Pension scheme

Maternity/Paternity benefits

Job summary

TRINITY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES LTD is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Hospice at Home team. You will provide practical, emotional and psychological support to patients at home, working with nurses to ensure comfortable and dignified end-of-life care.

The role involves personal care, symptom management under supervision, and coordinating with GPs and community teams to deliver coordinated care across the home setting. 35 hours per week with a pro rata salary of £27,332.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, kind and patient‑focused.
• Calm and professional in sensitive situations.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Organised, reliable and committed to high standards of care.
• Passionate about making a meaningful difference to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality personal care and emotional support to patients in their own homes.
• Supporting patients and families during the last year of life.
• Working alongside Registered Nurses to help manage symptoms and maintain comfort.
• Communicating effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team working and patient handovers.
• Supporting relatives and carers as patients approach the end of life.
• Providing care after death and supporting families sensitively and compassionately.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient‑focused

Excellent communicator

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Organised

Calm under pressure

Job description

TRINITY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES LTD is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Hospice at Home team. You will provide practical, emotional and psychological support to patients at home, working with nurses to ensure comfortable and dignified end-of-life care.

The role involves personal care, symptom management under supervision, and coordinating with GPs and community teams to deliver coordinated care across the home setting. 35 hours per week with a pro rata salary of £27,332.