Palliative Care Support Worker

Starting salary £23,946 per annum, with room to develop and progress through the pay grade banding to £24,149 on a competency based framework. 

Do you have the desire and passion to make the difference when it matters the most? Are you a Health Care Assistant or Carer looking for an opportunity to utilise your caring skills and knowledge in palliative care or someone with life experience and the motivation to use that learning to support patients and their loved ones?

We are recruiting for an Adult Palliative Care Support Worker (PCSW), who will be dedicated to providing professional and compassionate healthcare support to patients and families through periods of change as their illness progresses, within Luton and South Bedfordshire.

You would join us on a 37.5 hour contract consisting of shifts across the weekdays (8am-4pm & 1pm-9pm) and weekends (9am-9pm). 

What You'll Do

• Provide a patient centred care across the community 
• Show compassion when communicating with patients and their families
• Support colleagues in providing high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, including pre and post bereavement support.
• Actively engage in the training opportunities to develop your palliative care knowledge and skills
• Recognise the importance of sharing experiences to manage your own wellbeing, and encourage others to do the same

What You'll Need

• Previous work or personal experience in caring for patients at end of life
• Great communication skills both written and verbal
• Confident to working unsupervised with the ability to prioritise shifting workloads
• Good interpersonal and communication skills working with patients, families, carers and professionals
• Motivated to develop a career in palliative care
• Health Care qualification NVQ Level 2/3 highly desirable
• Full Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years 

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and generous annual leave
• Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A caring, supportive and inclusive environment

Continue what you love doing by making a positive impact on the lives of your patient and their families, join our team at Keech Hospice. Apply now to be part of a compassionate community dedicated to delivering exceptional palliative care services.

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. If you need assistance with completing the application form please contact recruitment@keech.org.uk. Please also get in touch if you would like an information discussion about the role. 

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.