Job summary
The Living Well Service at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports patients with life limiting conditions through a range of therapeutic activities and group sessions. Due to growth within the team, we have an opportunity to join us as in a new role of Wellbeing Assistant! This role will be based at our Hospice in Cambridge, one day per week will be community based, supporting patients across Cambridgeshire.
Working as part of the Living Well Team, the Wellbeing Assistant provides personalised and holistic emotional, psychological and practical support to patients with an advanced serious illness as well as their families and carers. The role focuses on enhancing quality of life, promoting emotional wellbeing and supporting individuals through challenges of palliative and end‑of‑life care. The role will work with patients and carers to design and implement individual care programmes as well as planning and co‑ordinating patient support groups.
This is a fixed term post for 6 months.
Remuneration and working hours
Starting salary of £25,760, with opportunities to progress to £27,476. The salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro‑rated for part‑time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.
We have a full‑time role available (37.5 hours per week) but also welcome applicants who may be interested in working part‑time hours as a job share.
Interviews will take place on 15th October 2026.
About us – Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.). Other benefits include:
- NHS matched annual leave
- Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
- Family friendly leave
- Access to lease car services
- Employee Assistance programmes
- Long Service Awards
- Discounts at our onsite bistro
- Access to free parking
- Ongoing training and development
Recruitment and Visa
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under‑represented.
Safeguarding
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
Essential qualifications
- Valid Driving License
- Experience of working in a health and social care setting, or rehabilitation service.
- Either a relevant Level 3 vocational qualification e.g. health and social care, CACHE (Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education) Care Certificate or a level 2 qualification and significant previous experience within a relevant clinical field (social care, home care, health care, palliative care, end of life etc).
Desirable qualifications
- N/A
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Arthur Rank Hospice
Cherry Hinton Road
Shelford Bottom
Cambridge
CB22 3FB
United Kingdom
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Wellbeing Assistant (Fixed Term) in Cambridge employer: Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead and innovate within the retail sector while making a meaningful impact on hospice care in Cambridgeshire. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and employee development, we foster a supportive work culture that values diversity and encourages personal growth. Our Retail Hub in Pampisford provides a collaborative environment where you can thrive, whether you choose to work part-time or full-time, all while contributing to a vital cause that enriches our community.
Contact Details:
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity Recruitment Team
