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This role matters: We are looking for a Senior Healthcare Assistant (Nights) who is compassionate, calm and committed to making a difference to patients and their loved ones during some of the most difficult moments in their lives. This is a unique and rewarding role, providing care, comfort and reassurance through the night in patient's own homes.
Our Hospice night‑sitting service is a vital part of the care we provide across North Lancashire and the South Lakes. Working overnight in patients’ own homes, you will provide autonomous high-quality care to patients who wish to remain at home at the end of life, offering peace of mind to them and their loved ones.
You will stay with patients throughout the night, ensuring they are safe and comfortable, while monitoring their condition and responding to any changes. You will also provide emotional support and companionship, enabling family carers to rest and recharge knowing their loved ones are being cared for.
As part of our Hospice at Home palliative care provision, you will work independently, supported by local out-of-hours GP services, district nursing teams and experienced Hospice colleagues, to deliver high-quality, person-centred care where and when it matters most. Please click here to read what Judith, one of our night-sitters, has to say about her role.
Key role information >>
- Hours include - being in the patients’ home from 9.45pm - 6.45am (9 hours), plus 15 minutes travel time and 15 minutes reading time (to be completed before arriving at the patients’ home). This is a waking night sit service.
- Hospice at Home serves the whole of North Lancashire, South Lakeland, Cumbria and includes parts of North Yorkshire, and visits may be anywhere in this catchment area.
- It is essential you hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle during working hours.
- You will be entitled to claim out of pocket expenses (mileage and parking) in accordance with our policy.
This role is for 23.75 hours per week, working 5 nights over a fortnightly rota.
Pay is based on 23.75 hours per week, and you will also receive a £15 night allowance per night worked.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 28th June 2026
If you are looking to take on a role where every day you can see the difference you have made to people’s lives, come and join us.
Informal discussions and enquiries are welcome, please get in touch!
TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT www.sjhospice.org.uk/jobs - only applications received via our online application form will be shortlisted for interview.
A full job description and person specification is available at www.sjhospice.org.uk/jobs.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £19,031.35-£19,624.15 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Patient care: 1 year (required)
- end of life care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
