Health Care Assistant (Care Team Member)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Health Care Assistant (Health Care Member)

We provide care and support to children and young people with life limiting illnesses, and to their families. The hospice is in Boston Spa, Wetherby and we care for children and young people from across West, North and East Yorkshire.

We have an amazing opportunity for enthusiastic and caring individuals to come and join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team. We provide 1:1, holistic, family centred care, meaning this role is suitable for those who have a genuine interest in making a difference through the care they provide.

This is an exciting time of growth and we are looking for candidates who are passionate about providing quality care.

Our ideal candidate will have -

• experience in working in a health or education setting
• experience working with children or young people with additional needs is preferable (education and development available for the right candidate)
• a passion for providing high quality holistic care
• enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• able to work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts

Our benefits include:

• annual leave, up to 40 days per year
• sick pay, six months full pay and six months half from day one of service
• pensions, recognition of NHS pension scheme for candidates who are currently in the scheme and up to 10% contributory AVIVA scheme
• enhanced parental leave, maternity match to the NHS
• life insurance, two times annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• free parking at Martin House Children’s Hospice

If you are interested in this position, please complete an application form from the Martin House website.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 12 February 2023.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 21 February 2023.

If you have not heard from us by Friday 17 February 2023 please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and be fully to be able to fulfil this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary: £22,985.00-£27,469.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 12/02/2023
Reference ID: CSI