Overview
As a Senior Palliative Care Assistant, you will provide accessible, innovative, and influential care for people living with complex and incurable conditions in our communities, as well as supporting their families and carers. You will participate in delivering healthcare to patients and providing emotional and psychological support, working in partnership with the patient and in collaboration with internal colleagues and the external health community.
Responsibilities
* Provide care in a health or social setting when required.
* Deliver healthcare to patients and provide emotional and psychological support.
* Work in partnership with the patient and in collaboration with internal colleagues and the external health community.
* Adhere to professional standards and demonstrate compassion and sensitivity toward service users and colleagues.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience of providing care in a health or social setting.
* NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to be compassionate and sensitive toward service users and colleagues.
* Ability to use IT and be familiar with packages such as Word and Excel.
About us
Compton Care is proud to provide care and support to those living with life-limiting conditions through several dedicated but interlinked services including our inpatient unit, community care, our living well centre, and supportive care services.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £24,350 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: VPC78E1341
Job locations: Wolverhampton, WV39DH
Job responsibilities
For full details of this opportunity with Compton Care, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* Essential: Please refer to the job description above
Desirable
* Desirable: Please refer to the job description above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Compton Care
Address: Wolverhampton, WV39DH
Employer's website: Compton Care
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