WH26-40 Community HCANHS

Job summary

Health Care Assistant (West Hub)

Specialist Hospice at Home

Permanent Contract 37.5 hours per week

(weekdays & weekends)

Band 3 £26,298- £27,476 Per Annum

Main duties of the job

Were looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our multi-skilled Specialist Hospice at Home Service on a permanent contract.

We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Community Team based in West Dorset, helping to deliver exceptional care to patients with life limiting illnesses.

Working alongside our Community Nurses and wider multidisciplinary team, you will support patients with their personal care needs, promote dignity and independence, and provide practical and emotional support to both patients and their loved ones.

This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, motivated, and committed to providing outstanding person-centred care.

Please note, this is a full-time position of 37.5 hours a week with a weekend working rota approximately 1 in 6.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.

Job description

The team of Health Care Assistants work from a number of locations across our catchment area within the specialist Hospice at Home hubs. The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues and external agencies to provide an agile and responsive service based on needs identified by the Specialist Hospice at Home team. Provide a reassurance to patients and/ or families, reducing the likelihood of hospital admission. Offering hands on care to patients at home Providing emotional support and advice

About us

Weldmar Hospicecare provides specialist care for adults in Dorset who have a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of our organisation.