At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, supporting families and ensuring dignity.
- Company: Beaumond House Hospice, a charity dedicated to high-quality end-of-life care.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, paid training, wellbeing support, and discounts with Blue Light Card.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and enjoy excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals committed to delivering high-quality care.
The predicted salary is between 31200 - 38505 £ per year.
To provide individual high-quality care for patients in their own homes, including appropriate support for families, in line with hospice policy and agreed care plans. Care may include supporting patients while symptoms are assessed and brought under control, caring for the dying, supportive psychosocial and spiritual care in line with any agreed plan, enabling patients independence and supporting discharge home.
Working under the direction of a registered nurse and as part of the Beaumond House team and the End-of-Life Care Together Integrated Hub you will help maintain the standard of excellence, so the philosophy and values of Beaumond House Hospice Care are met.
- Provide personal care in line with the patients care plan under RN supervision, supporting toileting, washing, eating and drinking while maintaining dignity and privacy.
- After competency sign off, undertake independent visits to deliver delegated care with clear escalation routes.
- Support patients with medication after completing medicines support training, including prompting, assisting and, where authorised, administering prescribed medication within your competence and under RN direction.
- Prepare and serve simple meals, snacks and drinks following food hygiene training and hospice policies.
- Provide care after death, respecting cultural, spiritual and religious needs.
- After training, carry out verification of expected death in the community in line with hospice policy.
- Ensure safe custody and accurate recording of patient property.
- Always maintain patient safety, delivering care only within your training and competence.
Communication & Family Support
- Communicate sensitively with patients and families, adapting to preferred communication methods and supporting those with communication difficulties or sensory loss.
- Respond to queries in a friendly, respectful manner, directing people to the appropriate professional when needed and maintaining confidentiality.
- Support families with practical next steps after death, including liaising with funeral directors.
Beaumond House Hospice supports patients and their loved ones across North Nottinghamshire, providing free, compassionate care at home and at our Hospice in Newark. We place each person at the centre of everything we do, offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support with dignity and respect. As a registered charity, we provide four in patient beds and Hospice at Home services for people with palliative and end of life needs. Our team offers personal care, emotional support, advice, and advance care planning in each person's preferred place of care. We are available 24/7 to offer information, a friendly ear, and signposting for patients, relatives, and carers.
We're looking for someone who is compassionate, person centred, open and honest, and committed to delivering high quality, professional care as part of a supportive, collaborative team. If you go the extra mile for others and want to make every moment matter, we'd love to hear from you.
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
- Company pension via Nest
- Free DBS check and uniform provided
- Paid induction and ongoing training during working hours
- Clear role boundaries and realistic caseloads
- Wellbeing support and counselling services
- Blue Light Card Discounts (with membership)
- Mileage reimbursement for community travel
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Freedom to Speak Up Champions
- Supportive leadership with regular one-to-ones
Care Assistant (Weekends Only) - Newark & Sherwood employer: Beaumond House Hospice Care
Beaumond House Hospice Care is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for patients and their families in Newark & Sherwood. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer generous annual leave, ongoing training, and supportive leadership, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community while working in a collaborative and respectful environment that values every individual.
Contact Details:
Beaumond House Hospice Care Recruitment Team
