Healthcare Assistant

An “Outstanding”-rated specialist healthcare team is now looking for a qualified Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join them in Ashford, Kent.

An established local charity, the team offers excellent healthcare, practical and emotional support to people with life-limiting conditions (such as advanced cancer or heart failure) and their loved ones.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be based at the hospice itself: a purpose-built, modern unit with a focus on privacy and comfort.

You’ll provide focused personal care and support to patients who have been admitted to the ward, including helping them to spend time in the hospice’s lovely indoor and outdoor areas, as part of a team that prioritises patient preferences and their wishes for the future.

If you are looking to develop your career in care, gain specialist skills and make a lasting impact in the lives of people in your community, this could be the perfect role for you.

This is a permanent position for a Healthcare Assistant, full-time or part-time available.

Person specification:

• (Essential) Previous experience working in a care environment (e.g. care home, homecare, hospice, hospital)

• (Essential) Caring, empathetic attitude and willing to help with personal care

Benefits and enhancements include:

• Continued NHS pension scheme* or enhanced group pension scheme

• Fantastic training and development support

• Enhanced sick pay scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Blue Light Card discount scheme

• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

• Subsidised meals on-duty

• Mental and physical health support initiatives

• Long service and recognition awards

• And more

*(Eligibility criteria apply)