At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to patients in their own homes and support their families.
- Company: Birmingham Hospice, dedicated to improving quality of life for those with life-limiting conditions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing programmes, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and community representation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives during their most challenging times.
- Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ in health or social care and experience in a care role.
The predicted salary is between 24852 - 25443 £ per year.
Join us in bringing compassionate care to people where they need it most.
Location: Erdington Hospice with occasional multi-site working
Salary: Clinical Band 3 £24,852 – £25,443 per year
DBS Requirement: Enhanced check with Adult Barring List
At Birmingham Hospice, our teams are committed to improving the quality of life for people living with life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families and loved ones during one of the most challenging periods they will ever face. Our hospice at home team supports patients with a palliative diagnosis and those that are reaching end of life in the patient’s own setting.
We are looking for an experienced, innovative, patient-centred, compassionate and motivated HCA to join this fantastic professional team. You will be working alongside dedicated urgent response nurses and clinical nurse specialists caring for palliative patients within their own homes. You will be required to deliver personal care and adapt to the changing needs of a patient and their families whilst being sensitive to their spiritual, psychological and social needs.
Our requirements:
- Level 3 NVQ in health or social care or show a willingness to work towards.
- Experience of working in a care role in the health care sector and/or other care related experience.
- Competent in English and Maths (up to GCSE level or equivalent).
- The ability to work flexibly, use your initiative and prioritise your workload.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Competent IT skills including use of databases, email, and Word.
- You will need to be a car owner/driver with access to your own vehicle and hold a current full UK driving licence or have access to a driver.
In return, we offer the opportunity to be part of an amazing charity, competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing programmes, comprehensive training and the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing professional development and support.
For further information and an informal discussion about the role please contact Rachel Harrison, Head of Clinical Services Community by email: rachel.harrison@birminghamhospice.org.uk. Informal discussions are strongly encouraged.
If this sounds like the role for you then we’d love to receive your application.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to enable more people from all communities to access the care of their choice at the end of life.
Health Care Assistant – Band 3 employer: Birmingham St Mary's Hospice
Birmingham Hospice is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, where creativity and innovation are encouraged. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while making a meaningful impact in the community through your work in retail communications. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, ensuring a healthy work-life balance as you contribute to vital fundraising efforts.
Contact Details:
Birmingham St Mary's Hospice Recruitment Team
