Hospice at Home Health Care Assistant

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	09 Ionawr 2026
Cyflog:	£12.90 i £13.53 yr awr
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£12.90 - £13.53 an hour
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	27 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Newark, NG24 1TW
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	B0444-26-0000

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Job title:Hospice at Home Health Care Assistant Reports to:Hospice at Home RN Hours: Part-Time- multiple contracted hour options available Salary: £12.90-£13.53 per hour depending on qualifications Location: Beaumond House Hospice Care or alternative locations across North Nottinghamshire to meet organisational need. We offer a range of established part time contracts of 25.5, 26.25, 27, 27.75, 28.75, 30.12, 30.54, 30.62, and 34.5 hours per week. Applicants should state their preferred contracted hours as part of the application process. Main Duties Work under the direct supervision of the RN and in line with the patients care plan, providing care to meet fundamental health care needs. This includes assisting patients with toileting, personal care and supporting patients to eat and drink as independently as possible whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. After induction and when assessed as competent, undertake visits independently to provide delegated care in line with the written care plan, with clear escalation routes to the RN or Hospice at Home Lead. Support patients with medication once you have completed medicines support training and been assessed as competent in line with the hospice medicines policy. This may include prompting, assisting and, where authorised, administering prescribed medication as recorded on the medication administration record, always under the direction of an RN and within your defined level of competence. The post holder will not make clinical decisions about medicines and will escalate any concerns immediately to the RN After completion of food hygiene and food safety training, prepare and serve simple meals, snacks and drinks for patients who need this support, following hospice policies on food hygiene, storage, allergens and patient preferences. Provide continuing care for patients and families following death. Assist in care after death, respecting spiritual, cultural and religious needs. After completing training and a formal competency assessment, carry out verification of expected death in the community for patients known to the service, in line with the Beaumond House Verification of Expected Death policy and local guidance. Complete all required documentation and communicate the verification of expected death promptly to the RN, GP, the Integrated Hub and any other relevant professionals, and escalate to the RN or on call clinician if you have any concerns or if the criteria for verification of expected death are not met. Support families with practical next steps as appropriate, including liaising with funeral directors in line with hospice guidance. Ensure safe custody of the patients property and follow hospice procedures for recording and handing over valuables. Take responsibility for patient safety and ensure any care you give is in line with the training you have received and follows either verbal direction from the RN or written nursing care plans. This includes care and management of patients who are unable to maintain their own safety because of reduced mental capacity, cognitive impairment or sensory deficit. Act in a non-judgemental way and treat every patient as an individual, respecting their choices, wishes, customs, values and beliefs, irrespective of your own. Establish the preferred method of communication for the patient and their family and communicate effectively and appropriately with patients from diverse backgrounds, including different cultures, and with patients who have sensory loss, communication difficulties or challenging behaviour. Ensure any queries raised by patients, families and visitors are responded to in a friendly and sensitive way and directed to the appropriate professional if you cannot resolve them yourself and pass on any concerns raised by the patient or family to the appropriate professionals, maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times. Make accurate records at the point of care using the hospices records and report relevant information directly to the RN and, as directed report information to the Integrated Hub or Care Navigator so care plans and priorities stay up to date. Contribute to the continuous assessment of patients by reporting any deterioration, change in condition or concern to the RN and liaising with allied professionals where appropriate. Attend team meetings and other touch points such as one to ones and after death reviews. Establish and maintain good working relationships with other staff members and volunteers. Communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and loved ones, always displaying a friendly and approachable manner. Assist in the orientation and induction of new staff, students, bank and agency staff, including use of equipment and basic care skills. Attend relevant study days and courses, including mandatory training, medicines support, verification of expected death and food hygiene, to gain and maintain the knowledge and skills set out in the knowledge and competency framework. Take an active role in the prevention of cross infection, understanding and applying the principles of infection control in accordance with hospice policy. Carry out activities that ensure a safe environment for patients, those close to them and staff. This includes identifying and reporting faulty equipment and cleaning and reporting spillages in line with hospice policy. Assist in monitoring, storing and disposal of equipment and hazardous materials in line with health and safety guidelines, including safe disposal of sharps and soiled linen. General Duties Work collaboratively and cooperatively with your Beaumond House colleagues and End of Life Care Together Alliance partners. Respect confidentiality in all areas of Beaumond House. Abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act and comply with all fire safety procedures, reporting any incident or near miss immediately to the RN. Work within Beaumond House policies and procedures. Use all equipment appropriately and in accordance with training given Participate in and contribute to team meetings. Always behave in a professional manner, reflecting and maintaining Beaumond House values. Work flexibly across the area of delivery in North Nottinghamshire. Skills, Experience and Attributes Required At least two years working in a similar role. NVQ or equivalent or a commitment to work towards a qualification in care or end of life care. Experience in caring for palliative patients or relevant transferrable experience. Good telephone and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team and respect for all individuals. Flexibility, excellent listening skills and ability to build rapport with others, with a friendly and sensitive approach. Willingness to complete medicines support training and food hygiene training and to work within clear competency frameworks. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English to support safe care, accurate record keeping, and sensitive communication with patients and families. Driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle with business insurance. What we ask of you That you act in a manner at all times which supports the Vision and Values of Beaumond House That you have a positive and proactive approach That you are confident and trustworthy Our Benefits 25 days holiday, (increasing with service up to 29 days) plus Bank Holidays and the option to buy or sell annual leave Company Nest pension Blue Light Card discounts (with membership) Free DBS check and uniform Occupational health services with pre-employment screening and Hep B vaccination Access to Mental Health First Aiders & Freedom to Speak Up Champions Ongoing training and mandatory updates during working hours Clinical supervision and access to senior clinical support Clear role boundaries and realistic caseloads Mileage reimbursement for community work travel Access to wellbeing support and counselling services Supportive leadership with regular check ins We can offer A supportive environment Passionate teamworking with quality at the heart of everything we do Personal development - paid induction and ongoing training Opportunities to volunteer and engage with the wider hospice community A supportive and inclusive working environment Access to clinical supervision and senior support Opportunities for personal development Please note All roles are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and Disclosure & Barring Service checks. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time; therefore, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. This Job Description is intended as a guide only and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is subject to periodic review with the post holder. Our Vision is to achieve Outstanding Hospice Care, enabling our local communities to live well and die well Our Values (Guiding Beliefs) are: PERSON CENTRED, WE GO THE EXTRA MILE -Every life matters and every moment matters - patients and their families and friends are at the centre of everything we do. VALUE & SUPPORT OUR PEOPLE All of our people are important and highly valued, and we support and develop them to be at their best. OPENNESS & HONESTY, CREATING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT- We provide a safe environment in which feelings may be openly expressed and acknowledged with sensitivity and honesty. COLLABORATION- We provide a unique and special range of services, in collaboration with our partners in the End of Life Together Alliance. EFFICIENCY, CARING, PROFESSIONAL - We provide good stewardship of our resources and operate in a professional, caring, and efficient way.