At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate palliative care and support to patients in their own homes.
- Company: Join the caring community team at Ayrshire Hospice.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a focus on kindness, honesty, and compassion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working with a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: SVQ Level 3 and experience in palliative care required.
The predicted salary is between 31504 - 40000 £ per year.
A wonderful opportunity has arisen within the Ayrshire Hospice community team. We are looking for a senior care assistant to join our team in providing exceptional palliative care to patients with a life limiting illness across Ayrshire and Arran. Working within the Respite and Response team, the successful applicant will provide personal care and planned respites to patients in their own homes. The community team thrives upon making a difference to individuals. Our everyday work is in line with our hospice values of inclusion, kindness, honesty and compassion; and this is evidenced in both our care and the support of our staff.
Responsibilities
- The senior care assistant, as part of the Respite and Response Team, will provide person‑centred, holistic care within the patient’s own home setting.
- The role involves practical nursing care, emotional, social and psychological support to individuals with specialist palliative care needs, in addition to supporting their families and carers.
- In collaboration with the multi‑disciplinary team the senior care assistant will actively participate in the delivery of evidence‑based person‑centred specialist palliative care, support and advice.
- The senior care assistant will be expected to coach less experienced members of the team by demonstrating sound clinical knowledge and skills in leadership and provide education for other health and social care professionals within the community and hospital settings.
- The senior care assistant works in collaboration with the hospice multi‑disciplinary team and other health and social care professionals in primary care.
Qualifications
- SVQ Level 3
- Further education within palliative care or other specialities
- Palliative care experience
Ability / Skills personal qualities
- Provide personal care to a high standard and demonstrate an evidence‑based approach to this
- Demonstrate a person‑centred approach with care
- Demonstrate hospice values of honesty, kindness, compassion, and inclusion
- An interest in palliative care
- An interest in providing care in the community
Requirements
- Full driving licence and access to own vehicle for work purpose
Hours: 28 hours (10.5 hour weekday shifts, weekend 7.5)
Experience: 5 years required
Salary: GBP 31504‑40000 per year
