Senior Healthcare Assistant

Sue Ryder; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Company pension scheme

Continuation of NHS pension

Job summary

Sue Ryder’s Community Team in Peterborough seeks a Senior Healthcare Assistant to deliver compassionate home-based care, promoting patient choice and dignity. You will assess needs, support families, and work within a supportive team to ensure high-quality end-of-life care in patients’ homes.

The role requires NVQ3 or substantial relevant experience, a full UK driving licence, and strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification is strongly preferred; applicants with substantial relevant experience are welcome to apply.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport are essential.
• Proven experience of working within a team.
• Demonstrable leadership and supervision skills.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in their own homes.
• Promote choice in the delivery of care and support.
• Review and suggest improvements to enhance service users’ experience.
• Observe service users’ conditions and report changes.
• Support service users to have their views considered in how the service is provided.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant – Community Team

Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall Hospice

Thorpe Rd, Longthorpe, Peterborough PE3 6LW

Part time hours available (Day shifts 8am-2pm and 2pm-10pm Monday-Sunday rota)

£13.00 per hour Plus 30% enhancement for nights and weekends

UK driving licence and own transport essential

Become a part of our story. Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we’re looking for a Community Senior Healthcare Assistant to help us get there.

You’ll be responsible for…

• Promote choice in the delivery of care and support.
• Provide care and support to patients in their own homes
• Review and make suggestions to enhance the service users experience.
• Observe service users’ conditions and report changes.
• Supporting service users to have their views and experiences considered in the way the service is provided and delivered.

The ideal candidate would be…

We’re looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you’re keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you’ll fit right in.

• Proven experience of working within a team
• NVQ Level 3 qualified or have substantial relevant experience
• Proven relevant care work experience
• Demonstrable skills in leadership and supervision
• Good communication skills

Minimum Essential criteria:

• Full UK driving licence (International does not meet the requirements)
• Ability to assess and adapt care to meet individuals’ needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• NVQ Level 3 qualification is strongly preferred; however, applicants with substantial relevant experience, supported by evidence, are welcome to apply
• Awareness of person-centred and inclusive care principles

Desirable criteria:

• Experience delivering lone working care
• Confidence in using digital care documentation tools
• Sue Ryder provides a thorough induction with supernumerary time to settle into the role and full training/competency assessment will be provided.
• There is plenty of scope to further develop your own skills in specialist palliative care.

What can we offer you?

The work we do matters, and so do the people who make it possible. Alongside the satisfaction of making a real difference to people facing death and grief, you'll benefit from a supportive culture, opportunities to develop, and a range of employee benefits that recognise the valuable contribution you make.

Benefits

• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Company pension scheme
• Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:

www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/

OR

www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder/

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices, including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, remote interviews and other accessibility support.

If you need support with your application or interview, please contact [e-mail].

Once in post, you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks and an Inclusion Passport to record and carry workplace adjustments.

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.