Job Description

Fantastic opportunity to join our amazing clinical team on the Inpatient Unit in Exeter as a Health Care Assistant!

Health Care Assistant - Exeter, EX2 5JJ

Hours: 22.5 - 37.5 hours/week (3 to 5 days over 7, including rotation to nights)

Salary: Hospiscare Band 3 - 24,937 - 26,598 per annum, pro rata

If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference every day, this could be the one for you. As a Health Care Assistant on our IPU, you will work alongside registered nursing staff in the multi-disciplinary team, helping to provide holistic and person-centred care and support for patients with complex life-limiting illnesses.


You will have experience in delivering care in a clinical setting, alongside awareness of the complexities of working with individuals at times of distress and conflict. Some experience of working in specialist palliative care would be an advantage. You will work equally well on your own initiative, managing a delegated workload and escalating issues as appropriate, or co-operatively as part of the team. Your developed communication and interpersonal skills will also be essential to be effective in this role.

Why join us?

Benefits include:


1:4 staff-to-patient ratio*
Continue your NHS pension*
Free staff parking on site*
Career development and training opportunities*
Flexible, compassionate culture that supports work-life balance*
Access to mental health and wellbeing support*

Full job description and person specification

If you're passionate about making a real difference and delivering expert, compassionate care, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th February 2026

Interviews: Friday 20th February 2026

Hospiscare is Disability Confident, a Mindful Employer, and has Committed to Equality (C2E) accreditation. We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sex, disability, or any other protected characteristic.