Hospice Care Assistant

Salary £22,310 per annum

Location Loughborough

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The vacancy

Do you have experience working with babies, children, or young people with complex needs? Are you NVQ qualified or do you hold a care certificate? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

If yes, then this role could be for you!

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Hospice Care Assistant (HCA) to join our valued members of the clinical care team. You will join a unique and vibrant team providing 1:1 care to babies, children and young people who have complex needs or who are palliative and at the end of life.

This will involve shift duties which cover the 24-hour period, 7 days per week.

Benefits of working at Rainbows:

Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Training and support in palliative care.
Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme.
Bupa Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday.
Plus, bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to occupational health.
Contributory pension scheme.
Subsidised meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Shift enhancements.

About the role

As an HCA you will work under the direction of a shift coordinator, providing family centred care for babies, children and young people who have a range of complex needs or who are palliative and at the end of life. You will assist in all aspects of personal care, supporting the implementation of care plans as well as organise and participate in hydrotherapy, music therapy or art therapy sessions. You will also work alongside families, supporting siblings during sibling events and whilst resident at the Hospice, participating in outings or activities.

Further responsibilities in the role of a HCA at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description.

About you

As the ideal candidate, you will already be an experienced HCA or have a relevant background in caring for others within a school, community, or health care setting. It is desirable for you to have experience working with babies, children, or young people with complex needs and to understand the high standard of clinical care needed for those who are palliative and at the end of life.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team is essential. It is desirable for you to understand safeguarding as well as professional boundaries as this will be assessed at interview stage.

Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.

For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Zena Barrett (Lead Nurse Clinical Operations) on zena.barratt@rainbows.co.uk

To apply for the role please click ‘apply now’ to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk

This role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our children and young people. We treat all job applicants equally regardless of class, age, disability, gender identify or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the Health and Social care sector.

About us

Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year from across the East Midlands who have a child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most.

We support every child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. We’re here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after.

Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are – at home, in hospital or at our Hospice.

When you join Team Rainbows, not only will you receive a host of benefits including free parking, health cash plan and subsidised meals - but you’ll be making a real difference to the lives of families across the East Midlands who are going through the toughest of times.

Although there can be some sad times, Rainbows is a fun, dynamic and caring place to work. Whether you’re based at the Hospice, home or out in the community, you’ll join a team with a can-do attitude, ready to make a positive impact on the world of hospice care.

The Rainbows experience, wherever you are.

Across the East Midlands we will:

transform care for those children and young people who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition
relieve the pain and symptoms associated with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions
support every child and young person to achieve their full potential
create memories for families to treasure
provide comfort and compassion at the time of and following the death of a child or young person