Do you have a passion for supporting people to live well and feel truly supported and heard?
We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and motivated Living Well Assistant to join our Supportive Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver a wide range of support to people living with a life-limiting illness and to make a genuine difference every day.
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Job Details
* Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4ED
* Contract Type: Permanent, part-time
* Working Hours: 30 hours per week, worked over 4-5 days
* Salary: £22,190 - £22,853 per annum (£27,738 - £28,566 per annum, full-time equivalent)
* Closing Date: We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
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About the Role
Our Living Well Centre offers a programme of activities and interventions designed to support patients and carers physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. As a Living Well Assistant, you will play a central role in ensuring the Living Well Centre runs smoothly and that every person feels welcomed, supported, and empowered.
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What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting patients and carers during group activities and individual interventions
* Liaising with the multi‑disciplinary team to ensure co‑ordinated, high-quality care
* Working autonomously, where appropriate, to meet individual patient and carer needs
* Providing empathetic, clear communication and telephone support
* Engaging with our community to raise awareness of the Living Well Centre
* Co‑ordinating volunteer involvement and ensuring positive volunteer experiences
* Conducting occasional home-based assessments as needed
* Ensuring a warm, inclusive environment for everyone who attends
* Providing administrative support including clinical record-keeping and referral processing
* Contributing to service development, projects and audits
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What You’ll Bring
Essential
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Compassion, emotional resilience and a person-centred approach
* A flexible, proactive and positive attitude
* Good organisational, IT and time-management skills
* A full driving licence and access to a car for business use
Desirable
* Willingness to work towards a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (if not already held)
* Experience as a Health Care Assistant, Therapy Assistant or similar
* Experience supporting people in a group setting
Experience in palliative care, community development or working with volunteers would be an advantage.
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Why Join Us?
* Be part of a warm, supportive and values-led team
* Make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and carers
* Work in a beautiful hospice environment with a strong sense of community
* Contribute to a service that is evolving and expanding
* Enjoy opportunities for training, development and reflective practice
* Bring your ideas and enthusiasm to a collaborative, compassionate organisation
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We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.
You can find the full job description and person specification at the bottom of the vacancy page on our website.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Rachel Lohrey, Living Well Lead by emailing .