Healthcare Assistant

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our In Patient Unit, located at Little Havens Hospice, nestled within the beautiful Essex countryside in Thundersley.

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Our Purpose and Values are the foundation of our charity identity and everything we do. They guide our decisions, actions and strategy toward a shared goal.

Our Purpose is ‘Making every day count with expert, compassionate hospice care — for today’s families and tomorrow’s future.’

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Main duties of the job To work as a higher-level carer of the multidisciplinary care team, ensuring a holistic package of care is provided to Children, Young People and their families, some of whom will have learning disabilities with complex health needs, palliative, and supportive care needs.

To help provide appropriate personal, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care, in collaboration with the patient and family under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Associate Practitioners.

Person specification The following outlines the key skills, experience and qualifications we are looking for in the successful candidate; this is not an exhaustive list. - GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English

For further details / informal visits contact: Debbie Blackett (IPU Manager) dblackett@havenshospices.org.uk/ 01702 220350

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have direct effect on our care services.

Qualifications

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Experience

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