Health Care Assistants - Inpatient Unit (IPU) - Erdington
Join our team
Closing date: 30 November 2025
Location: Erdington Hospice with occasional multi-site working
Hours: Full Time and Part Time available (minimum 24 hours per week, working flexibly over a 7-day rota)
Salary: Clinical Band 2 £23,875 per year full time - pro rata part time
DBS Requirement: Enhanced check with Adult Barring List
Happy to talk about flexible working
At Birmingham Hospice, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with life-limiting conditions and supporting their families during one of the most challenging times they will face.
We are seeking caring, compassionate, and committed Health Care Assistants (HCAs) to join our In-Patient Unit team at Erdington Hospice.
As an HCA, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering hands-on, high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. You'll ensure a safe environment for patients and families while being sensitive to their spiritual, psychological, and social needs.
What we're looking for
* Level 2 NVQ in Health or Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
* Previous experience in a care role within healthcare or similar
* Competent in English and Maths (GCSE level or equivalent)
* Ability to work flexibly across a 7-day rota and occasional multi-site locations
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
* Basic IT skills (databases, email, Word)
What we offer
* Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement
* Wellbeing programmes and comprehensive training
* Opportunities for career development and ongoing professional support
* The chance to make a real difference as part of an amazing charity
For more information please read the job description.
Interested?
For an informal discussion, contact Katie Roberts, IPU Lead Nurse at katie.roberts@birminghamhospice.org.uk. Informal conversations are strongly encouraged.
Join us and together, we can make every moment matter.
Please note:
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. All applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, including a minimum of 24 hours per week.
This vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.
"After I saw the care my dad received at the hospice, I knew I wanted to work there."
Barbara Bennett, a Healthcare Assistant at Birmingham Hospice's Erdington site, was inspired to join the hospice after seeing the expert palliative care her dad, Frederick, received there.
Having worked in healthcare for 30 years, Barbara decided it was time she went into palliative and end of life care after helping to care for her father when he was diagnosed with heart failure, kidney failure and dementia.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim.
We value each person as an individual - whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters. We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.
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