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


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Deliver agreed personalised care and support to patients, families and carers at home for those identified as requiring care and support at end of life.
  • Competently work alone, as required, with patients and their families in the home environment and with remote support and guidance from the Care Coordinator and Clinical Education and Quality Lead.
  • Work collaboratively with hospice and community partners.
  • Promote the Rennie Grove philosophy within the local community.
  • Work within the RPCS competency framework.

For a full job description, please read the attached job description in the supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Deliver agreed personalised care and support to patients, families and carers at home for those identified as requiring care and support at end of life.
  • Competently work alone, as required, with patients and their families in the home environment and with remote support and guidance from the Care Coordinator and Clinical Education and Quality Lead.
  • Work collaboratively with hospice and community partners.
  • Promote the Rennie Grove philosophy within the local community.
  • Work within the RPCS competency framework.

For a full job description, please read the attached job description in the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of working effectively in a team.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a care setting.
  • Experience of working within a community setting.
  • Knowledge of and experience in care at end of life and after death.
  • Relevant experience in assisting patients with their personal hygiene.

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Care Certificate / NVQ qualified level 2.
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Personal qualities/other

Essential

  • Drive and enthusiasm.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a team, using initiative.
  • Caring and empathetic approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable to a variety of tasks.
  • Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure.
  • Commitment to Rennie Grove mission and aims.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English verbal and written.
  • Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment.
  • Ability to observe and report changes in patients condition.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of working effectively in a team.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a care setting.
  • Experience of working within a community setting.
  • Knowledge of and experience in care at end of life and after death.
  • Relevant experience in assisting patients with their personal hygiene.

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Care Certificate / NVQ qualified level 2.
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Personal qualities/other

Essential

  • Drive and enthusiasm.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a team, using initiative.
  • Caring and empathetic approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable to a variety of tasks.
  • Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure.
  • Commitment to Rennie Grove mission and aims.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English verbal and written.
  • Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment.
  • Ability to observe and report changes in patients condition.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Rennie Grove Hospice Care

Address

Rennie Grove Hospice Care

Grove House, Waverley Road

St. Albans

Hertfordshire

AL3 5QX


Employer's website

https://www.renniegrove.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rennie Grove Hospice Care

Address

Rennie Grove Hospice Care

Grove House, Waverley Road

St. Albans

Hertfordshire

AL3 5QX


Employer's website

https://www.renniegrove.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

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


Supporting documents

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