At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to patients in their homes during day or night shifts.
- Company: Thames Hospice, a dedicated community-focused hospice with nearly 40 years of service.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, free parking, discounted meals, and access to NHS pension scheme.
- Other info: Join a close-knit team that values respect and individual talents.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives during their most challenging times.
- Qualifications: Passion for care and ability to work well in a supportive team environment.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 38505 £ per year.
Hospice at Home is looking for a Health Care Assistant. Thames Hospice is an independent hospice based at Bray Lake, Maidenhead, proudly serving our community for almost 40 years. We provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care as well as vital support for patients’ families.
For our Hospice at Home service, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant who is passionate about providing excellent care to people when they are most in need, facing the end of their lives in their own homes. The role is for either day, nights or our night sitting service which we provide for patients in their own homes.
During the day, you will be working with another HCA to deliver excellent personal care for patients who need it. There may also be a requirement to assist with answering the telephones when the demand becomes busy. During the nights, for the response team, you will be accompanying a trained clinician for joint visits for patients who need support. The night sitting service is to remain in the home with a patient, which allows family to get much needed rest while you are there.
In return, you get to work with an incredibly dedicated and passionate team who all work together to ensure the patients and their families receive the best care possible. We are a close team who support one another and display universal respect for the individual talent everyone brings.
We offer a fantastic range of employee schemes and benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave
- Free parking on-site
- Discounted meals in our on-site café
- Access to NHS pension scheme, if eligible
- Blue Light Discount Card
- ... and so much more!
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Full Time, Permanent. Based at Bray Lake, Windsor Road, Maidenhead (with travel to patients’ homes in East Berkshire and South Bucks borders).
Health Care Assistant - Hospice at Home in Maidenhead employer: Thames Hospice
Thames Hospice is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional development of its staff while fostering a compassionate and collaborative work environment. Located in the picturesque setting of Bray Lake, Maidenhead, employees enjoy generous benefits including 27 days of annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and access to the NHS Pension Scheme, all while contributing to meaningful palliative care. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families, where your passion for education and care can truly make a difference.
