Job Description
Make a Difference as a Healthcare Support Worker
Are you looking for a rewarding career as a Healthcare Support Worker? Join Hope House Children’s Hospices and play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care to children with life-threatening conditions. As part of our dedicated team, you’ll help every child live their best life while providing essential support to families.
We are currently hiring a Healthcare Support Worker to be based at Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice in Conwy. This is a full-time, permanent position with a 12.5-hour shift pattern, covering both days and nights. In return, we offer a competitive salary ranging from £23,327 to £25,706 per annum, depending on experience.
Why Join Hope House Children’s Hospices?
Hope House is a center of excellence in children’s palliative care, ensuring that every family facing the unimaginable receives the best support when they need it most. No one should face the death of a child alone, and our mission is to provide specialist care and guidance every step of the way.
Responsibilities of a Healthcare Support Worker
- Deliver high-quality care in accordance with each child’s individual care plan, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Act as a key worker by supporting families, advocating for them, and connecting them with essential services within their community.
- Engage children in play, recreational, and learning activities alongside play leaders to create meaningful experiences.
- Assist in the administration and monitoring of medicines under the supervision of registered nurses while undergoing appropriate training.
- Provide holistic, end-of-life care with dignity, privacy, and compassion, ensuring that children and families receive the support they need.
What We’re Looking For in a Healthcare Support Worker
- Experience in a healthcare setting, particularly working with children, young people, or individuals with complex needs.
- Compassion, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to prioritize patient-centered care.
- A willingness to undertake QCF/NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care/Childcare training (if not already qualified).
- The ability to work flexibly across shifts, including evenings, weekends, and some nights.
Employee Benefits
We value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement with service increments.
- NHS pension scheme or an organizational pension scheme.
- Blue Light Card and staff rewards program.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and wellbeing services, including staff counseling.
- Funded Medicash Health Care Cash Plan.
- Excellent professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.
Apply Now
If you have the passion and skills to make a real difference as a Healthcare Support Worker, we’d love to hear from you! Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your journey with Hope House Children’s Hospices.
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