Salary £19,001 per annum (£24,784 FTE)
Location Luton
This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in 7 hours at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
Children’s Palliative Care Support Worker – 28.75 hours per week
Starting salary £19,001 per annum (£24,784) with room to develop and progress through the pay grade banding up to £20,035 per annum (FTE £26,133).
Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant looking for an opportunity to work in a palliative care setting? You will be based in our children’s in patient unit, working alongside experienced nurses and support workers to support with end of life care, symptom management and short break stays for children with a life limiting diagnosis.
You will work 10 x 12.5 hour shifts per 4 week rota, including days, nights and weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
Working closely with other members of the care team always acting in the best interest of the child and family
Assist with personal care and patient observation in accordance with the care plan
Engage the patient in a range of activities to meet their physical, social and psychological needs
Be sensitive to patient and family needs by providing emotional support
Act as advocate for the child and family
Ensure accurate record keeping is maintained
What we’re looking for:
Knowledge of providing care for children with complex health care needs
NVQ trained to level 2 and willing to work towards level 3
Ability to organise own workload and adapt to changing situations
Good IT knowledge and communication skills
Willing to develop clinical skills relevant to the role
Why join us:
A competitive salary and generous annual leave
Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
Healthcare scheme
Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
Career development and progression opportunities
A caring, supportive and inclusive environment
For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification below.
As an equal opportunity and disability confident leader accredited employer, we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
If you require any assistance completing the application form, or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact
[email protected]
Interview date: 21st July 2026
Please don't use AI in your application, we want to hear from you, not ChatGPT.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a basic disclosure and barring services (DBS) check.
The Company
Keech Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. We support adults in Bedfordshire. Children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. At home, in hospice, or wherever we’re needed.
As a teaching hospice, our exceptional people, training, and facilities are helping local communities to live and die well.
Benefits
Competitive
salary
Cycle-to-work*
scheme
Support with health and wellbeing
Training and development
Staff representative group*
Cash
health plan*
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