Health Care Assistant - Blackburn, United Kingdom - East Lancashire Hospice

East Lancashire Hospice

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Blackburn, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Responsible to:
Head of Inpatient Unit / Ward manager

Tye of contract:
Permanent

Hours:
Part-time (negotiable - minimum of 22.5hrs)

Salary:
£22,737
Pro rata: £13, hrs) / £18, hrs)

Closing date:14th August 2023

Interview date:

TBC

_This post involves regular, direct unsupervised access to vulnerable adults and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974_

East Lancs Hospice
East Lancashire Hospice is a registered charity, founded in 1984. We support and care for patients with a life limiting illness, their families and others close to them.

We provide this in a number of ways; at the hospice and in people's own homes across our community of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.

With approximately 120 employees and over 250 volunteers, our people are our biggest asset whom we value tremendously.

Our services to the local community would not be possible without our motivated and caring workforce who always strive to deliver excellence in all that they do.

The hospice is a unique and special place, kindness and compassion are qualities that run throughout the hospice and our people truly believe in what we do.

Health Care Assistant
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team.

With substantial experience of working within a caring role, you will work as part of the hospice team to support patients experiencing life changing illness or end of life care needs with understanding, sensitivity and well developed communication skills Whilst primarily based on the Inpatient unit you may be required to work across clinical departments to meet patient need and support your own development.

You will have the commitment and ability to deliver high standards of holistic care to our patients and their families under the direction of registered nursing staff and will ideally have achieved the Care Certificate and be educated to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in a related field.

What we offer

Salary:
£22,737 [Pro-rata for part time hours]

Working Hours:
Hours are worked on a 7 day rota inclusive of days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays

We have an excellent, collaborative working environment with a generous holiday allowance of 27 days + Bank Holidays with the option to buy additional days.

You will have access to learning and development opportunities, ongoing training, and funded access to a private health scheme. There is also onsite parking and an onsite Café with reduced staff prices.

Aside from the terms and conditions detailed above, you will joining a very special and unique organisation, where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Equality and Diversity

Interested?
All enquiries and further information regarding the above can be obtained from the recruiting manager.

Name:
Sam Ritchie - Ward Manager/Head of Inpatient Unit

Telephone:

Alternatively, these documents can be obtained from the Recruitment Department on:

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