Palliative Care Support Worker

This is a Band 3 level role; however, we do have development opportunities available in this team which would be offered on Band 2 whilst training and support is provided to reach Band 3. This can be discussed at interview if applicable.

You must have a clean driving licence, relevant insurance and access to a car for all shifts.

The successful candidate will join a cohesive and friendly team who make a real difference to patients and their families at a challenging time in their lives.

In return, we offer attractive terms and conditions including:

Clear pay progression giving scope to move up pay points quicker than on the AFC pay scale

Band 3 equivalent salary £25,760- £27,476 per annum WTE

Continuous NHS long term service is recognised and access to NHS pension available to those already enrolled. Alternative pension arrangements offered to non-NHS workers.

Areas of working including Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Full time and part time hours available, up to 37.5 hours

The team work a mixed shift pattern of short and long days with an expectation of covering weekends and occasional nights as part of your working pattern.

Enhancements paid for unsocial hours over weekends and bank holidays

Supportive mentoring alongside comprehensive induction and training

Interested? For more information, please view the job description located at the end of this page or contact Ruth.lezard@stpetershospice.org

To provide holistic palliative care in the last 4 weeks of life

To provide emotional, physical and psychological support to patients, their families and carers

To work as part of the Hospice at Home team providing packages of care and support for patients in their own homes. Colleagues usually work in pairs but there is some lone working required.

Day shift times 0745 2000, 0800-1600, 1200-2000. All colleagues are required to work a variety of shifts across 7 days as part of an 8 week rolling rota.

Occasional nights may be required but are not a significant part of current advertised role. Night shift times 2115-0800.

To work autonomously to provide planned care for individual patients with the support of, and accountability too, the Hospice at Home Registered nurses

To role model the values of the hospice at all times by following the St Peters Hospice PCSW Code of Conduct and to contribute to a positive team culture

To promote the safety and well-being of patients and their families at the end of life by following Hospice policies and procedures and working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team.

Weve spent over 40 years helping people die in peace, and with dignity. Combining compassion with clinical expertise, we provide patients with the best possible care at the end of their lives.

Were here for the people around our patients too those closest to them. Before, during and after a bereavement, we provide support thats remembered forever.

We think its that unforgettable support that inspires people to give back to St Peters. To fundraise for us. Donate. Volunteer. Were not exaggerating when we say that we couldnt do what we do without our wonderful supporters. We really cant thank them enough.

We want to help many more people to die well. And were doing this by teaching others. As a centre of educational excellence, we share our skills with other health professionals, helping the NHS and care homes to provide better end-of-life care.

Were here for all, for free, forever.

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