Job Description

Job title

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Hours

37.5 hours per week, days only, 0800 - 2000 working on a rota basis, (7 day service, including weekends and bank holidays)

Salary

25,468 - 26,435 per annum FTE

Contract

Permanent

Location

Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT

The role

At

St Richard's Hospice

, we are proud to be at the forefront of compassionate, person-centred specialist palliative care. Following a recent transformation of our services and the launch of a new model of care, we are excited to recruit four

Senior Healthcare Assistant (SHCA)

to join our

integrated palliative care team in the community

.

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will:

Provide high-quality support and care to patients at the end of life in their own homes. Act as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity, respect, and individual needs are at the heart of everything you do. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team delivering community-based palliative care. Contribute to the development and evolution of services to meet the needs of patients and families.
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About you

Passion for delivering excellent care, aligned with

St Richard's Hospice values

. NQV Level 3 in Health and Social care Highly organised, self-motivated, and committed to continuous service development. IT literate and confident in using digital systems for care planning and communication. Effective interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, communicating with patients, those important to them and colleagues A team player with a strong sense of accountability and compassion. Experience in end-of-life care or palliative care is desirable. Experience of lone working in a community setting is desirable. Driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for work purposes

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;

Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best Supportive management - keen to develop you Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays) Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs Opportunities for flexible working Family friendly policies Fabulous subsidised on-site cafe Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service) Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff Free Will writing service

Find out more

If you would like to find out more information, please contact:

People Services on 01905 763963 or email recruitment@strichards.org.uk

Closing date

09 September 2025

Interview date

Monday & Tuesday 15th & 16th September

Job Reference

4031

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,468.00-26,435.00 per year

Work Location: In person