Location
Based in Bassetlaw with travel across North Nottinghamshire to meet organisational needs.
Salary
£12.90 – £13.53 per hour, depending on qualifications.
Hours
Part‑time: flexible contract hours 25–35 hours per week, available in options such as 25.5, 26.25, 27, 27.75, 28.75, 30.12, 30.54, 30.62 and 34.5 hours. Applicants should state their preferred contracted hours in the application.
Role Context
We are expanding our Hospice at Home service and are seeking compassionate, committed people to join our growing team. This role supports patients and families in their own homes as the service extends across North Nottinghamshire. The Hospice at Home service provides care for palliative patients seven days a week, from 7 am to 9 pm. Shifts include a mix of shorter shifts and 12‑hour shifts.
Beaumond House
Beaumond House Hospice supports patients and their loved ones to live as fully as possible across North Nottinghamshire. We ensure our communities receive the care and comfort they need, free of charge, when every moment matters. Our care is delivered in patients’ homes across our communities and at the Hospice in Newark. We treat every person with respect, delivering compassionate, professional care that supports physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. We look for staff and volunteers who protect dignity, safety and confidentiality.
About the Role
To provide individual high‑quality care for patients in their own homes, including appropriate support for families, in line with hospice policy and agreed care plans. Care may include supporting patients while symptoms are assessed and brought under control, caring for the dying, supportive psychosocial and spiritual care, and enabling patients’ independence and supporting discharge home.
Working under the direction of a registered nurse and as part of the Beaumond House team and the End‑of‑Life Care Together Integrated Hub, you will help maintain the standard of excellence, ensuring the philosophy and values of Beaumond House Hospice Care are met.
Skills, Experience and Attributes Required
Desirable
* At least two years working in a similar role.
* NVQ or equivalent, or a commitment to work towards a qualification in care or end‑of‑life care.
* Experience in caring for palliative patients or relevant transferrable experience.
Essential
* Ability to work as part of a team and respect for all individuals.
* Flexibility, excellent listening skills and ability to build rapport with others, with a friendly and sensitive approach.
* Willingness to complete medicines support training and food hygiene training and to work within clear competency frameworks.
* Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English to support safe care, accurate record keeping and sensitive communication with patients and families.
* Driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle with business insurance.
Our Benefits
* 30 days holiday (increasing to 32 days with service), plus Bank Holidays and the option to buy or sell annual leave.
* Company Nest pension.
* Blue Light Card discount.
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