Senior Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Theale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospice care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their Hospice at Home team. This role provides hands-on patient care across Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality end-of-life care. Benefits include enhanced pay for unsociable hours and a company pension scheme. Join to help make a difference in communities at this unique service's inception.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Company pension scheme

Continuation of NHS pension

27 days holiday rising to 33

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced Sick Pay

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Healthcare Cash plan

Staff discount on goods

Structured induction programme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is essential.
• A UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills are essential.
• An understanding of person-centred, inclusive care principles is essential.
• Passion for providing high-quality palliative and end-of-life care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on care in patients' homes across Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire.
• Work closely with community nursing teams, doctors, therapists, and volunteers.
• Support patients in their last months, weeks, or days of life.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Person-centred care principles

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

About Sue RyderSue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.More people than ever want to be cared for at home surrounded by comfort, dignity, and the people they love.And thanks to our new long-term partnership with NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (ICB), Sue Ryder is proud to help more people achieve this choice.Were building on our already hugely successful South Oxfordshire Hospice at Home service to launch a brand-new Hospice at Home service in Berkshire West.This is a unique opportunity to join our service at the very beginning, helping Sue Ryder to reach more communities, so more people can receive expert end-of-life care in the place they feel most at comfortable: home.About the roleAs a Senior Healthcare Assistant in our Hospice at Home team, you will:Deliver hands-on care in patients homes across Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire.Work closely with our community nursing teams, doctors, therapists, and volunteers to provide holistic, person-centred care.No two days are the same in palliative and end-of-life care. Youll work across a variety of situations, supporting patients in their last months, weeks, or days of life, helping them live as fully as possible.

Main duties of the job

About youWe are looking for dedicated, empathetic professionals who want to make a real difference in their community. You will bring:NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) (Essential)A UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (Essential)Strong clinical and interpersonal skills (Essential)An understanding of person-centred, inclusive care principles (Essential)A real passion for providing high-quality palliative and end-of-life care (Essential)Experience of community care or lone working is desirable but not essentialwe provide full induction, training, and ongoing support, including a thorough induction with dedicated time to settle into the role.

• 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
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

Job summary

About Sue RyderSue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.More people than ever want to be cared for at home surrounded by comfort, dignity, and the people they love.And thanks to our new long-term partnership with NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (ICB), Sue Ryder is proud to help more people achieve this choice.Were building on our already hugely successful South Oxfordshire Hospice at Home service to launch a brand-new Hospice at Home service in Berkshire West.This is a unique opportunity to join our service at the very beginning, helping Sue Ryder to reach more communities, so more people can receive expert end-of-life care in the place they feel most at comfortable: home.About the roleAs a Senior Healthcare Assistant in our Hospice at Home team, you will:Deliver hands-on care in patients homes across Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire.Work closely with our community nursing teams, doctors, therapists, and volunteers to provide holistic, person-centred care.No two days are the same in palliative and end-of-life care. Youll work across a variety of situations, supporting patients in their last months, weeks, or days of life, helping them live as fully as possible.

Main duties of the job

About youWe are looking for dedicated, empathetic professionals who want to make a real difference in their community. You will bring:NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) (Essential)A UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (Essential)Strong clinical and interpersonal skills (Essential)An understanding of person-centred, inclusive care principles (Essential)A real passion for providing high-quality palliative and end-of-life care (Essential)Experience of community care or lone working is desirable but not essentialwe provide full induction, training, and ongoing support, including a thorough induction with dedicated time to settle into the role.

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

About us

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionAt Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.As a Disability Confident Committed employer, were proud to support the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email [e-mail] in post youll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusionJoin us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) (Essential)
• A UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (Essential)
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• An understanding of person-centred, inclusive care principles (Essential)
• A real passion for providing high-quality palliative and end-of-life care (Essential)

Desirable

• Previous community experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder Berkshire West

Merlin House, Brunel Road

Theale

RG7 4AB

Employer's website

https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)