Job Description

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospice at Home Team! These are Community roles based from our Hospice in Cambridge, working in patients home across Cambridgeshire. We have full and part time positions available and would be happy to discuss working hours as part of the interview.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.
About us
We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
SZ1395385CamHAC
Job locations
Cherry Hinton Road, Shelford Bottom
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB22 3FB
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospice at Home Team! These are Community roles based from our Hospice in Cambridge, working in patients home across Cambridgeshire. We have full and part time positions available and would be happy to discuss working hours as part of the interview.
The Hospice at Home service cares for patients across Cambridgeshire who choose to remain in their own home in their last weeks of life. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families in their homes. You will work directly and alone with patients and families in their own homes, on a shift basis over 7 days.
We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

• NHS matched annual leave
• Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
• Family friendly leave
• Access to lease car services
• Employee Assistance programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Discounts at our onsite bistro
• Access to free parking
• Ongoing training and development

Colleagues working within our Hospice at Home (HaH) team cover a wide geographical area, from Tydd St Giles in the North of the county down to Saffron Walden in the South, and everywhere in between. Although allocated to either the South team (Cambridge) or North team (Wisbech) base, colleagues work flexibly as one team in order to meet patient needs wherever they may be. For this reason, we are pleased to offer mileage expense rates in excess of HMRC as well as a lease car option. Whilst every effort is made to allocate patients close to where you live, this is not always possible we ask all of our colleagues to be flexible and attend patients wherever they are located.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital or community setting.
Please note that, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adult and Child Barred lists.
Starting salary of 24,937 with opportunities to progress to 26,598.
Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rata'd for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, may we be able to negotiate on this.
We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospice at Home Team! These are Community roles based from our Hospice in Cambridge, working in patients home across Cambridgeshire. We have full and part time positions available and would be happy to discuss working hours as part of the interview.
The Hospice at Home service cares for patients across Cambridgeshire who choose to remain in their own home in their last weeks of life. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families in their homes. You will work directly and alone with patients and families in their own homes, on a shift basis over 7 days.
We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

• NHS matched annual leave
• Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
• Family friendly leave
• Access to lease car services
• Employee Assistance programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Discounts at our onsite bistro
• Access to free parking
• Ongoing training and development

Colleagues working within our Hospice at Home (HaH) team cover a wide geographical area, from Tydd St Giles in the North of the county down to Saffron Walden in the South, and everywhere in between. Although allocated to either the South team (Cambridge) or North team (Wisbech) base, colleagues work flexibly as one team in order to meet patient needs wherever they may be. For this reason, we are pleased to offer mileage expense rates in excess of HMRC as well as a lease car option. Whilst every effort is made to allocate patients close to where you live, this is not always possible we ask all of our colleagues to be flexible and attend patients wherever they are located.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital or community setting.
Please note that, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adult and Child Barred lists.
Starting salary of 24,937 with opportunities to progress to 26,598.
Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-rata'd for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, may we be able to negotiate on this.
We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Palliative
Essential

• Good general education
• NVQ II or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Evidence of end-of-life care knowledge and skills is desirable
• Good communication and written skills (for making patient notes)
• Good general IT skills

Person Specification
Palliative
Essential

• Good general education
• NVQ II or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Evidence of end-of-life care knowledge and skills is desirable
• Good communication and written skills (for making patient notes)
• Good general IT skills

Skills Required