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Were looking for compassionate and committed Health Care Support Workers to join our Adult Inpatient Services (IPS) team at Dougie Mac named the UKs Best Charity to Work For 2023 & Top 50 Best Large Company in the UK to work for 2024 .
Our 28-bed Inpatient Unit provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care, as well as short-term symptom control admissions. As a Health Care Support Worker, youll play a vital role in supporting patients and their families during their time at Dougie Mac.
Working within a 24/7 multi-disciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality holistic care, uphold patient dignity, and ensure comfort at all times.
What Youll Be Doing
* Provide personal and physical care as directed by registered nurses
* Support patients and provide comfort to families
* Deliver care in line with individual care plans and maintain accurate records
* Maintain a compassionate and respectful care environment
* Report changes in patient condition and contribute to team discussions
* Adhere to hospice policies, confidentiality, and infection control guidelines
* Take part in training and continuous professional development
What Were Looking For
Youll be someone with a genuine passion for caring and a person-centred approach.
Essential
* Experience in a caring role
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Flexibility to work across day and night shifts
* Numeracy and literacy skills (GCSEs or equivalent or willingness to work towards)
Desirable
* NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care
* Experience supporting individuals with palliative care needs
* Confidence working in a clinical or hospice setting
What Youll Receive
At Dougie Mac, we take pride in our supportive culture and offer:
* 35 days annual leave (increasing with service)
* Hospice-paid Healthcare Cash Plan
* Competitive pension scheme
* DBS costs covered by the hospice
* Access to learning and development opportunities
* The opportunity to truly make a difference, every single day
Hours: 37.5 hours Part Time considered
Salary: £23,874.98
Interviews ongoing
* How to Apply
Join one of the most rewarding roles in healthcare and be part of a team that delivers world-class, compassionate care. Your personal statement of suitability is where you can highlight and tell us why you will possess the qualities to be a HCSW and to join the Dougie Mac Team!
* For more information, please contact:
Kath Marks - Ward Manager
* ?? 01782 344300
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.
Job Description & Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.
At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
To find out more information click here .
Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Barlaston Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST3 3NZ
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Tel: 01782 344300
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