We are looking for a dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our Community team in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients in their homes.
We are Garden House Hospice Care, the Hospice for North Hertfordshire. We are a multi award-winning hospice that puts the patient at the heart of everything we do. Patients on our inpatient unit are looked after by our specialist team 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We provide support and care to patients with a wide range of symptoms associated with a life-limiting illness, as well as their families. We support our patients by providing symptom control, psychological support and end of life care. Our high nurse-to-patient ratio ensures that patients are able to get the dedicated support that they might need.
The Role
Unfortunately we are not able to consider applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
What does the Senior Healthcare Assistant - Community Team role involve?
Working as part of a wider team, you will visit patients in their homes in and around North Hertfordshire to provide hands-on basic nursing and personal care. Our aim is to ensure patients with life limiting illnesses, and those who matter to them, are at the centre of the care we provide whilst enabling them to be comfortable and remain in their own homes.
Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a car with insurance cover for business use is essential for this role.
What skills do I need?
You will have
- Previous experience of providing personal care, preferably in a health care setting
- Awareness of the physical and emotional needs of patients living with a life limiting illness and those of relatives and carers
- Experience of using electronic patient record systems
- A caring, positive and sensitive approach
- Ability to work flexibly to meet shift patterns
- Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
This role for 37.5 hours a week.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the Job Description on our website vacancies page.
Why Join Us?
We offer continuation of Pension & Long Service for those transitioning from the NHS, ensuring your career with us is fulfilling both personally and professionally
We will invest in your development, we believe in nurturing talent! With our strong commitment to training and development, you will receive unparalleled support to thrive in this rewarding role
We are an award-winning team. We proudly won the Palliative Care Team Award at the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards. This accolade recognises our extraordinary efforts to enhance quality of life for those we serve - join a team that is truly making an impact
You will work alongside motivated multi-disciplinary teams in a supportive atmosphere. Our low patient-to-nurse ratio means you can focus on providing the highest standards of individualised care.
Interested?
Closing date for applications: 6th September 2026. Please note that we are actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found. Whilst we’d love to get back to everyone who applies to our roles, we will only be in touch if your application is successful, if you have not heard from us within 28 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Garden House Hospice Care are proud to be committed to be disability confident and reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities.
We can only accept applications from candidates with the Right to Work and already living in the UK. Safeguarding is of paramount importance to us; all successful candidates are required to undergo a DBS check and pre-employment checks regardless of role.
Pay: Up to £25,856.25 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
