Palliative Care Assistant - Sheffield

Bluebird Care; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care. As a Palliative Care Assistant, you will be part of a supportive team that prioritizes the well-being of both customers and staff. This role offers flexible working hours, ongoing training, and opportunities to advance your qualifications in health and social care. With a focus on resilience and kindness, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a fantastic team that values your contributions and offers a rewarding career path.

Benefits

28 days holiday pro rata

Induction training prior to employment

Ongoing training and support

Opportunities to complete Level 2 and 3 Diplomas

Pension scheme

Smartphone

Free uniform & PPE

Mileage allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in the care industry is essential for this role.
• Candidates should demonstrate resilience and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Support customers in end-of-life care in their homes.
• Work on a 4-week rolling rota to ensure continuity.

Skills

Experience in the care industry

Full UK driving licence

Resilience and compassion

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are looking for Palliative Care Assistants to join our team.

We have three Palliative Care teams working around Sheffield, providing support to customers in their end of life who have chosen to spend this time in the comfort of their own homes.

Your experience and suitability for the role

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that we have the right person to support our customers. We're looking for people who:

• Have experience within the care industry
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Are resilient and can handle difficult situations with compassion and kindness
• Understand this role is more than just a job

To ensure continuity for our customers, you will be required to work on a 4-week rolling rota basis as follows:

Week 1:

(Palliative Care Team) 7am to 3pm (Monday to Sunday)

Week 2:

Week OFF or you can choose to provide availability to suit you this week, on our domiciliary care services. This can be discussed at interview stage.

Week 3:

(Palliative Care Team) 3pm to 10pm (Monday to Sunday)

Week 4:

Week OFF or you can choose to provide availability to suit you this week, on our domiciliary care services. This can be discussed at interview stage.

What do we do for you?

We can’t care for our customers if we don’t take care of our team. To make this possible, we offer:

• £12.91 per hour
• £25.82 per hour
• 30p mileage allowance
• The palliative shifts are paid as a shift as opposed to contact time
• 28 days holiday pro rata
• Induction training prior to employment
• Ongoing training and support throughout employment
• Opportunities to learn and use nursing delegated skills
• Opportunities to complete your Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care (Adults)
• Pension scheme
• Smartphone
• Free uniform & PPE

We also take every opportunity to reward our team through bonuses or gifts. We predominantly recruit our Management Team from within and are always looking for those with passion and potential for more senior roles.

Don't miss an opportunity to join this fantastic team! Apply now!