Health Care Assistant Support Worker

NIGHTINGALE HOUSE HOSPICE

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Health Care Assistant (IPU)
25 hours per week
£25,159.81 FTE depending on experience
£16,773.21 pro rata for 25 hours per week
Plus 15% enhancements for nights and 26% for weekend working
We are an ambitious organisation providing specialist palliative care services, completely free-of-charge, to patients and their families across a wide area stretching from Wrexham, Flintshire, and East Denbighshire to Barmouth and the border towns including Oswestry and Whitchurch. It costs £5.6m per year to run the Hospice, with only 20% of our funding provided by the government. We are reliant on the support of the community we serve to donate and fundraise to maintain our vital services. Over 400 volunteers give their time to the Hospice helping us run efficiently and effectively as part of the local community. This year Nightingale House Hospice is celebrating 30 years of providing compassionate care and strive to see this continue for future generations.
At Nightingale House Hospice, we believe in making every moment matter. We pride ourselves in providing compassionate care in our community, through comfort, dignity, and support to individuals and families facing life's most profound challenges. Join us in our mission to make a difference and leave a legacy of care and compassion.
The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and passionate team that enjoys working in our newly developed state of the art Inpatient Unit.
We are looking for an exceptional Health Care Support Worker to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team providing high standards of holistic care to our patients and their families under the direction of registered nursing staff to our patients living with life limiting conditions. You will work as part of the team to provide holistic person-centred care, integrating health care with psychological, physical, rehabilitative and spiritual needs.
Palliative care/oncology experience is desirable but not essential.
In return Nightingale House offers:
A positive and friendly working environment in our state of the art newly redeveloped Inpatient Unit.
The opportunity to make a real difference.
Excellent training and development opportunities for those that want them.
Generous holiday allowance that increases with length of service.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Retail Discount Schemes.
Staff Discount in Caffi Cwtch
Refer a Friend bonus
Birthday voucher

Nightingale House is an equal opportunities employer. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check which will be taken into consideration when confirming any offer of employment. xwzovoh
Nightingale House Hospice is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. Registered Charity No: 1035600