Palliative Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Walsall is seeking Children's Palliative Healthcare Assistants to deliver holistic care to children with complex health needs. The role involves working under a registered nurse, providing personalized care, and empowering families in decision-making. In addition to a competitive salary of £24,570 – £25,150, benefits include a care development program, wellness support, and a contributory pension plan. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in similar settings.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Health cash plan

Gym membership scheme

Bike-to-work scheme

Contributory pension plan

Generous annual leave

Life assurance coverage

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate if not already obtained.
• Previous experience working with children with complex health needs.
• Ability to consider culture, beliefs, and wishes in care.

Responsibilities

• Work under direction of registered nurse in various settings.
• Provide personalized care as per holistic care plan.
• Empower children and families in decision-making.

Skills

Sensitive care provision

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Engagement in stimulating activities

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust is seeking Children’s Palliative Healthcare Assistants for our Black Country Hospice, Walsall. You will deliver holistic care to children and young people with complex, life‑limiting or life‑threatening conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the registered nurse to provide care in a variety of settings.
• Provide personalised care to children, young people and families as per each child’s holistic care plan and identify changes in condition, ensuring these are escalated to the registered nurse.
• Empower children, young people and their relatives to make decisions about their care and exercise choice.
• Encourage children and young people to engage in stimulating and creative activities through play, both indoors and outdoors, including local community facilities where appropriate.
• Ensure psychological and social needs are met alongside physical care.
• Support a 24/7 service with day and night shifts, offering flexibility as required.

About You

• Care Certificate or willingness to work towards one.
• Previous experience working with children with complex health needs.
• Ability to provide care sensitively, taking into account culture, beliefs and wishes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for adults and children.

What We Offer

• £24,570 – £25,150 per annum (plus additional enhancements for nights and weekends).
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Based in Black Country Hospice, Walsall (WS5 4NL).
• Competitive employee discounts, health cash plan, gym membership scheme, bike‑to‑work scheme, wellbeing, legal and financial support.
• Career development through the Acorns Academy (leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training, etc.).
• Contributory pension plan (7.5%) or NHS pension continuation.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Generous annual leave that increases with length of service.

Person Specification

• Care certificate (or willingness to undertake).
• Experience of working with children with complex health needs.
• Experience within a palliative care setting.

Interviews will be held on 20 January. Applications must be submitted by the specified deadline.

You need to be eligible to work in the UK. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check for children and provide evidence of immunisation.

For any questions, contact [e-mail]. Find out more about our culture, career development and benefits at Acorns.