We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospice at Home Team! These are Community roles based from our Hospice in Cambridge, working in patients home across Cambridgeshire. We have full and part time positions available and would be happy to discuss working hours as part of the interview.
The Hospice at Home service cares for patients across Cambridgeshire who choose to remain in their own home in their last weeks of life. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families in their homes. You will work directly and alone with patients and families in their own homes, on a shift basis over 7 days.
We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) NHS matched annual leave
Family friendly leave
Access to lease car services
Employee Assistance programme s
Long Service Awards
Discounts at our onsite bistro
Access to free parking
Ongoing training and development
Colleagues working within our Hospice at Home (HaH) team cover a wide geographical area, from Tydd St Giles in the North of the county down to Saffron Walden in the South, and everywhere in between. For this reason, we are pleased to offer mileage expense rates in excess of HMRC as well as a lease car option. Whilst every effort is made to allocate patients close to where you live, this is not always possible we ask all of our colleagues to be flexible and attend patients wherever they are located.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital or community setting.
Please note that, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adult and Child Barred lists.
Starting salary of £24,570, with opportunities to progress to £26,188.
Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rata'd for part time posts. We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.