Part Time Palliative Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's hospice organization in Walsall seeks part time Palliative Healthcare Assistants to provide holistic care to children with complex health needs. You will work under the direction of a registered nurse, delivering personalized care as per individual care plans while engaging patients in activities that promote their well-being. Candidates must have a Care Certificate or be willing to pursue one, along with previous experience working with children. This position offers a supportive work environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee discounts from leading retailers

Health cash plan

Gym membership discount

Bike2Work scheme

Career development opportunities

Generous pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering holistic care to children.
• Ability to observe and report changes in patient condition.
• Proven interpersonal skills to empower patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide care under the guidance of a registered nurse.
• Deliver personalised care based on individual holistic care plans.
• Encourage engagement in stimulating activities.

Skills

Care Certificate or willingness to work towards one

Experience with children with complex health needs

Culturally sensitive care

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Experience in palliative care

Job description

Part Time Palliative Healthcare Assistant

Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust are looking for part time Children’s Palliative Healthcare Assistants for our Black Country Hospice, Walsall to deliver holistic care to children and young people with a range of complex health needs, life‑limiting or life‑threatening conditions. You’ll work 25 hours per week.

About us

Acorns is recognised as a great place to work because of our people. Our priority is that our people feel valued, whatever their background and experience, and wherever they work.

Job responsibilities

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:

• 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 the individual 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 to exercise choice.
• Help ensure that children and young people are introduced to and encouraged to engage in a wide range of stimulating and creative activities by interaction and play, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging the use of local community facilities where appropriate.
• Ensure that the child’s or young person’s psychological and social needs are met as well as their physical care.

We are open every day of the year and are fully responsive to the needs of our children and young people, so we do ask for some flexibility as there will be day and night shifts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Care Certificate or willingness to work towards one.
• Previous experience of working with children with complex health needs.
• Ability to provide care sensitively, taking into account culture, beliefs and wishes.
• Knowledge of procedures related to safeguarding adults and children.
• Experience within a palliative care setting (preferred).

What We Offer

• £16,380 to £16,766 per annum (£24,570 to £25,150 per annum for full time).
• Additional enhancements for nights and weekends.
• 25 hours per week based in Black Country Hospice, Walsall (WS5 4NL).
• Employee discounts from leading retailers including the Blue Light Card.
• Discounts on refurbished tech.
• Health cash plan.
• Gym membership and equipment discount scheme.
• Time off to volunteer.
• Bike2Work scheme – save up to 42% on bikes and equipment.
• Wellbeing, legal and financial support.
• Career development through our Acorns Academy offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more.
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme.
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service.

Other Information

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 20 January.

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.

As a UNICEF GoldRights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [e-mail].

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?