Healthcare Assistant

• Provide personalised care, supporting patients with personal care, mobility, comfort and nutritional needs
• Work alongside registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, patient-centred care
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and those important to them
• Assist with clinical observations and accurately document care delivered
• Contribute to the assessment and review of individual care plans
• Help maintain a safe, dignified and compassionate environment for patients receiving end of life care

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within 12 months
• Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care desirable
• Experience providing personal care in a healthcare or care setting
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of dignity, compassion and person-centred care
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in emotionally challenging situations
• Ability to document care clearly and accurately
• A compassionate and empathetic approach
• Reliable, flexible and professional
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Commitment to Ashgate Hospice values

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care desirable

• Competitive hourly rate plus unsociable hour enhancements
• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy and sell leave
• Flexible working options, including job-sharing where possible
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• A Health Cash Plan, helping cover costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, and eye tests
• A life assurance scheme, giving peace of mind for you and those important to you, up to age 65
• A free confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7
• Cycle to Work scheme and Tech Benefit scheme to help spread the cost of your next purchase
• Commitment to training, development and career progression
• Free, on-site parking
• Discounted, onsite café at our Old Brampton site, for all staff
• A wide range of wellbeing initiatives, support and time out to practice self-care