Job Title: In house Health Care Assistant
Salary: £28,534 per annum
Team: In-house CHR
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
About The Role
Your key purpose will be to take a role in creating a welcoming, safe and caring environment in which families can be relieved of all or some of the care needs of their child, working alongside them and supporting them. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in providing high quality, compassionate care and support to children and young people with life-limiting conditions.
You will assist in meeting the physical, emotional and social needs of children and young people, supporting planned respite, symptom management and end-of-life care as required. Working under the direction of registered nurses, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, caring and family-centred environment, promoting dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times.
About You
This role requires experience of working with babies, children and young people within a social or health care environment.
We are looking for someone who is kind, reliable and compassionate, with a genuine commitment to supporting babies, children, young people and their families. You will be a confident communicator who can work well as part of a team, remain calm and sensitive in challenging situations, and approach each shift with professionalism, warmth and respect.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
What We Offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
- NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
- 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
- 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual Benefits
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Reimbursed professional membership fees
- Eye care
Health and wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health
- Mindfulness sessions
- Mental Health First Aiders
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
Please contact Emma Johnston, or if you have any questions about this role.
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In house Health Care Assistant in London employer: Shooting Star Children's Hospices
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is an exceptional employer, offering a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the community while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have access to training and resources that empower you to lead effectively and enhance your skills. Our culture prioritises compassion and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to work across the beautiful locations of Surrey and SW London.
Contact Details:
Shooting Star Children's Hospices Recruitment Team
