Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, WF8 4BG Salary: Starting salary £24,851 per annum (FTE) Hours: 36 hours per week (rota shifts including evenings/weekends) Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Do you have experience or a genuine interest in delivering high-quality end-of-life care? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join our dedicated team at The Prince of Wales Hospice, where we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic. Why You’ll Love Working With Us In our most recent staff survey: • All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice • 97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team We offer a welcoming and collaborative culture where staff wellbeing, professional growth, and patient care go hand in hand. Your Role As a Healthcare Assistant, you will: • Support patients with personal care and day-to-day activities • Work under the supervision of Registered Nurses • Assist with clinical tasks appropriate to your level of training • Support to patients, their families and your collegues within the clinical environment • Help us deliver truly holistic care – meeting medical, emotional, social and spiritual needs What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who is: • Compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic • A good communicator and team player • Eager to learn and develop their skills in palliative care • NVQ Level 2 in a care related subject (or equivalent such as the Care Certificate and experience in end-of-life care) qualified • NVQ Level 3 in a care related subject qualified (desirable) What We Offer • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) • Ongoing learning and development opportunities • Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme • Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, complementary therapy sessions, clinical supervision and access to occupational health support • Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts • Discounted on-site meals during working hours • Discounted local gym memberships • Free on-site car parking • Ongoing training and career development opportunities • Annual salary review For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Kate Roberts, Nurse Manager: Closing date: Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11:59pm Interviews for this role will be taking place on 11th and 13th August 2026. Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have and provide the right to work in the UK. Any job offer will also be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and 2 references. Job description Job responsibilities Healthcare Assistant Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, WF8 4BG Salary: Starting salary £24,851 per annum (FTE) Hours: 36 hours per week (rota shifts including evenings/weekends) Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Do you have experience or a genuine interest in delivering high-quality end-of-life care? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join our dedicated team at The Prince of Wales Hospice, where we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic. Why You’ll Love Working With Us In our most recent staff survey: • All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice • 97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team We offer a welcoming and collaborative culture where staff wellbeing, professional growth, and patient care go hand in hand. Your Role As a Healthcare Assistant, you will: • Support patients with personal care and day-to-day activities • Work under the supervision of Registered Nurses • Assist with clinical tasks appropriate to your level of training • Support to patients, their families and your collegues within the clinical environment • Help us deliver truly holistic care – meeting medical, emotional, social and spiritual needs What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who is: • Compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic • A good communicator and team player • Eager to learn and develop their skills in palliative care • NVQ Level 2 in a care related subject (or equivalent such as the Care Certificate and experience in end-of-life care) qualified • NVQ Level 3 in a care related subject qualified (desirable) What We Offer • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) • Ongoing learning and development opportunities • Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme • Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, complementary therapy sessions, clinical supervision and access to occupational health support • Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts • Discounted on-site meals during working hours • Discounted local gym memberships • Free on-site car parking • Ongoing training and career development opportunities • Annual salary review For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Kate Roberts, Nurse Manager: Closing date: Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11:59pm Interviews for this role will be taking place on 11th and 13th August 2026. Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have and provide the right to work in the UK. Any job offer will also be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and 2 references.