Overview
Senior Health Care Assistant - Hospice at Home
Salary: £28,352 per annum WTE based on 37.5 hours
Full time and part time positions available
Location: Farnham Hospice and Beacon Centre, Guildford
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care? A role with Phyllis Tuckwell gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to peoples lives every day.
About the role
We are looking for dynamic and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our Hospice at Home team supporting patients in their own homes. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and experienced Health Care Assistants who are looking for a rewarding role where they can provide high quality patient & family focused care within a supportive environment. The role is primarily for a responsive service for people with heightened palliative care needs and their families and carers; this may be at a point of deterioration or within the last weeks of their life.
The post holder will carry out assigned delegated tasks under the direction and supervision of qualified registered staff. They will undertake re-assessments of allocated patients and complete necessary risk assessments and actions according to their training and competency.
If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and managerial support, and want to develop your career with excellent training and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties
About You: A successful Senior Healthcare Assistant will have:
* Care experience in working inpatientshome as a Lone Worker
* A recognised caring qualification
* Understanding and experience of caring for dying patients with progressive disease
* Experience of multidisciplinary team
* Excellent communication skills
For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.
About Us
We are based in Farnham and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire. Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Community staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients.
The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about on our website. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
Benefits and Career Development
* Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
* Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
* Health Cash Plan Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff Benefit Scheme
* Blue Light Discount Card
* Access to learning and professional development opportunities (onsite education team)
* Shadow shifts
* Apprenticeships
* Rotation opportunities
* Clear progressive career development from HCA to Registered Nurse
* Equal Opportunities employer
* Flexible hours and working
* Supportive colleagues
* Clinical supervision and support
We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This post does not offer sponsorship.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities align with the Phyllis Tuckwell job description for Senior Community Health Care Assistant and cover clinical, professional, managerial, training and development, research, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
1. Clinical
o Maintain and support the provision of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the limits of qualifications and under the supervision of registered staff.
o Undertake re-assessment of allocated patients and ensure actions are completed.
o Assess and order appropriate equipment following assessment and discussion with a registered professional.
o Update external partners of changing needs (e.g., Neighbourhood Care agencies).
o Provide practical help and advice to bereaved families and carers and facilitate referrals as required.
o Ensure statutory obligations in the clinical area are met and quality standards maintained.
o Work within the models of care and scope of practice; adhere to PT policies and guidelines.
o Work as part of the multidisciplinary team; highlight changes in a patient’s condition in a timely manner.
o Escalate incidents as appropriate and assist with investigations and risk assessments.
o Carry out duties as a lone worker with initiative to maintain safety; be flexible with work location as required.
2. Professional
o Understand and work within the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and PT framework.
o Deliver safe, high-standard care in line with PT policies.
o Maintain accurate records and comply with Caldicott Guidelines.
o Participate in audits and keep information confidential; be an ambassador for PT.
3. Managerial
o Be familiar with guidelines on information governance, health and safety, and ensure they are met.
o Maintain the clinical area and monitor resources; manage own time to meet PT aims.
4. Training and Development
o Support team development through leadership, supervision and teaching.
o Keep up-to-date with PT guidelines; identify own knowledge gaps and pursue CPD.
5. Research
o Participate in research and audit; help implement evidence-based practice.
6. Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
o Understand safeguarding responsibilities and adhere to PT policies; inform concerns to PT professionals as required.
Requirements (Essential)
Person Specification
* Commitment to high-quality, individualized holistic care.
* Competence in fundamental health care duties and awareness of health and safety and information governance.
* Ability to write professional, concise clinical records and report changes in patient care.
* Experience working in a care home or patient’s home; plus caring for dying patients with progressive diseases.
* Minimum of two years as an HCA; Lone Worker experience with risk awareness.
* Care Certificate and relevant healthcare qualifications (NVQ/QCF/RQF/City & Guilds level 3+).
* Computer literacy with readiness to improve IT skills; valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
Disclosures
This post is subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and Disclosure to the DBS for relevant checks.
Job posted: 11 March 2026
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