Carer/Health Care Assistant - Rapid Personalised Care Service
Rennie Grove Hospice Care
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Job summary
Could you care for people nearing the end of their life and make a real difference at this important time?
Would you find it rewarding to support family members so that they can make every moment with their loved ones matter?
If you're passionate about helping people at the end of their lives to stay at home with their families, we would love to hear from you.
You will visit patients in their own homes across the Rennie Grove catchment area (Bucks or west Herts) so a car and driving licence will be essential.
Due to the ongoing success of the Rapid Personalised Care Service, we continue to expand our service and are looking for new people to join our team. We welcome applications from applicants with a keen interest in caring for people and a passion for palliative care in the community - all training will be provided.
We have a range of flexible contracts available between 37.5 - 44 hours per week.
Salary: £9.51 - £11.23 per hour
Closing: 23 May 2022 at 12 noon
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we find a successful applicant.
Interviews: TBC
Main duties of the job
To be successful in the role you'll need:
- a caring and empathetic approach
- the ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment
- to be able to observe and report changes in patients conditions
- to work autonomously and as an effective member of our team.
The following will be particularly helpful:
- care certificate / NVQ qualification level 2
- experience of working within a care setting
- relevant experience in assisting patients with their personal hygiene.
About us
At Rennie Grove Hospice Care, were all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families. Its important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people.
We offer development, flexible working, opportuity to sustain your NHS pension, opportunities to volunteer and 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).
If successful, you'll join us on the first working day of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.
We encourage and strongly recommend our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Date posted
09 May 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£9.51 to £11.23 an hour Rennie Grove Band 3 (£9.51 - £11.23 per hour)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0346-22-4749
Job locations
Rennie Grove Hospice Care
Grove House, Waverley Road
St. Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 5QX
Rennie Grove Hospice Care
Icknield Way
Tring
Hertfordshire
HP23 4JX
Rennie Grove Hospice Care
Hodgemoor View
Chalfont St. Giles
Buckinghamshire
HP8 4LS
Employer details
Employer name
Rennie Grove Hospice Care
Address
Rennie Grove Hospice Care
Grove House, Waverley Road
St. Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 5QX
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