Senior Community End-of-Life Care Assistant (Nights)

Sue Ryder; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

NHS pension

27 days holiday

Death in Service

Staff discount

Job summary

Sue Ryder in Bedford is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join the Community Team for night shifts. You will visit patients in their homes and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate end-of-life and bereavement support.

Must have at least one year of UK health or social care experience, a valid driving licence, and the ability to tailor care to individual needs. The role is 23 hours per week, pays 12.80 per hour, and includes a thorough induction and training.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence required.
• Experience in UK health or social care.
• Understanding of palliative and end-of-life care principles.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in their own homes.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Promote choice in care delivery and participate in care planning.
• Observe conditions and report changes.
• Support service users to have their views considered.

Skills

Driving license

End-of-life care

Palliative care

Empathy

Communication

Education

NVQ 3 Health & Social Care

Tools

Digital care documentation

Job description

Sue Ryder in Bedford is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join the Community Team for night shifts. You will visit patients in their homes and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate end-of-life and bereavement support.

Must have at least one year of UK health or social care experience, a valid driving licence, and the ability to tailor care to individual needs. The role is 23 hours per week, pays 12.80 per hour, and includes a thorough induction and training.