Job Description

Please apply for this vacancy via the St Catherines Hospice Website where you can find a detailed .
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Main duties of the job
Are you an experienced healthcare assistant? Would you find it rewarding to provide expert personalised care and make a difference when it matters most? Then our Healthcare Assistant role might be for you!
About you:
The successful candidate will have experience delivering care, awareness of health and safety procedures and excellent professional communication skills including managing various barriers to communication. An understanding of compassion, dignity and the ability to work under your own initiative are essential.
Candidates with a Care Certificate, NVQ, or experience in a hospice setting are encouraged to apply, although this is not essential.
This post is offered on a full time basis, working 37.5 hours per week across nights on a shift basis. Some flexibility will be required including some day shift work. Part time hours (minimum 23 hours per week) will be considered for the successful candidate.
This position is offered on a 6 month fixed term contract until 31 May 2026.
About us
When you join St Catherines, youll be joining a supportive team all working towards abig ambition: that will be here for you through the joyful memories, final goodbyes and moments after.If that sounds like something youd find fulfilling, please apply today.
Details
Date posted
21 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
23,902 to 26,017 a year Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
B0271-VA210
Job locations
St. Catherines Hospice
Grace Holland Avenue
Pease Pottage
Crawley
West Sussex
RH119SL
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have experience delivering care, awareness of health and safety procedures and excellent professional communication skills including managing various barriers to communication. An understanding of compassion, dignity and the ability to work under your own initiative are essential.
Candidates with a Care Certificate, NVQ, or experience in a hospice setting are encouraged to apply, although this is not essential.
This post is offered on a full time basis, working 37.5 hours per week across nights on a shift basis. Some flexibility will be required including some day shift work. Part time hours (minimum 23 hours per week) will be considered for the successful candidate.
This position is offered on a 6 month fixed term contract until 31 May 2026. Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will have experience delivering care, awareness of health and safety procedures and excellent professional communication skills including managing various barriers to communication. An understanding of compassion, dignity and the ability to work under your own initiative are essential.
Candidates with a Care Certificate, NVQ, or experience in a hospice setting are encouraged to apply, although this is not essential.
This post is offered on a full time basis, working 37.5 hours per week across nights on a shift basis. Some flexibility will be required including some day shift work. Part time hours (minimum 23 hours per week) will be considered for the successful candidate.
This position is offered on a 6 month fixed term contract until 31 May 2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• General good level of literacy and numeracy

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• NVQ 2/3 in Health/Social care or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Experience of caring
• Awareness of health and safety procedures and infection prevention and control and how they affect people in the workplace
• Excellent professional communication skills. Awareness of ways that may help to overcome barriers to communication (dementia, sensory disability, confusion, Non English speaking, etc.)
• Ability to use own initiative to plan own work for the shift in order to meet the needs of a given group of patients.
• Ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• An understanding of basic nutrition needs
• Able to demonstrate methods of promoting dignity
• Communication skills (both verbal and written) proficient in English.
• Be able to effectively communicate with compassion and understanding with people on a variety of levels using tact, diplomacy, and empathy
• Ability to undertake training and direct own learning

Desirable

• Experience of delivering care to patients within a Hospice, Hospital, Community or Care Home
• An understanding of the nature of hospice work, and an ability to seek support for his/herself as a result of distressing circumstances

Attitude and Behaviours
Essential

• Reliable, honest, and trustworthy
• A flexible approach to work and an ability to workday and night shifts.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and innovative
• Approachable and adaptable
• Demonstrates commitment to St Catherine's vision and values.

Desirable

• An understanding of the need for self care when working in a palliative care environment

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• General good level of literacy and numeracy

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• NVQ 2/3 in Health/Social care or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Experience of caring
• Awareness of health and safety procedures and infection prevention and control and how they affect people in the workplace
• Excellent professional communication skills. Awareness of ways that may help to overcome barriers to communication (dementia, sensory disability, confusion, Non English speaking, etc.)
• Ability to use own initiative to plan own work for the shift in order to meet the needs of a given group of patients.
• Ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• An understanding of basic nutrition needs
• Able to demonstrate methods of promoting dignity
• Communication skills (both verbal and written) proficient in English.
• Be able to effectively communicate with compassion and understanding with people on a variety of levels using tact, diplomacy, and empathy
• Ability to undertake training and direct own learning

Desirable

• Experience of delivering care to patients within a Hospice, Hospital, Community or Care Home
• An understanding of the nature of hospice work, and an ability to seek support for his/herself as a result of distressing circumstances

Attitude and Behaviours
Essential

• Reliable, honest, and trustworthy
• A flexible approach to work and an ability to workday and night shifts.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and innovative
• Approachable and adaptable
• Demonstrates commitment to St Catherine's vision and values.

Desirable

• An understanding of the need for self care when working in a palliative care environment

Skills Required