Adult Palliative Care Support Worker (Bank)

“MAKING THE DIFFERENCE WHEN IT MATTERS THE MOST”

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey where your passion and caring nature truly makes a difference? We're seeking dedicated health care professional to join our team as an Adults Palliative Care Support Workers (PCSW) based in our IPU (Inpatient Unit).

Working hours are on a rota basis with various shifts across 24hrs, including night shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays. 

You will play a vital role in offering professional and compassionate healthcare support to patients and their families navigating the challenges of illness progression and end-of-life care.

What you’ll do

• Providing hands on care within Keech Hospice Care in-patient unit
• Navigate patients seamlessly through various services, creating a profound positive impact on their lives.
• Provide a holistic palliative care crisis intervention service that supports patients and their carers
• Keep accurate, contemporaneous records and ensuring that care aligns with each individual patient's unique care plan.
• Your responsibilities may include personal care, post-hospital home visits, emotional support.

What you need

• Hold a NVQ Level 2/3 in Heath Studies and awareness of palliative care.
• Previous experience in the community or a hospice/care setting, reflecting your commitment to compassionate care.
• The ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Showcase self-motivation and initiative, especially when extending compassionate care in the community.
• A valid UK driving license for a minimum of two years is essential.

Whether you're an experienced Health Care Assistant or someone with a unique life journey eager to support others, we invite you to be a part of our mission.

We thrive on seeing you flourish in your role and invest in your continuous growth with staff and experts on hand.

• Supportive programme to help you develop and progress through the pay grade banding on a competency-based framework 
• Health and wellbeing schemes
• Continuity of your NHS pension scheme*
• Generous annual leave includes buy/sell holidays*
• Free Parking/ onsite subsidised restaurant/ Sanctuary room with state-of-the-art massage chair when you just need a break or some “me time”

Ready to apply, simply click the button and complete our online application!

Not sure or have question please refer to our FAQ alternatively reach out to our recruitment team to arrange either an informal chat or visit to our Hospice recruitment@keech.org.uk.

Keech Hospice is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

All prospective employees will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check. The level of check is dependent on the role and designed to ensure safer and more well-informed recruitment decisions.

We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve and will take appropriate measures to safeguard them.