Wellbeing Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Wellbeing Practitioner – Palliative Care Day Services

Location: Saint Catherine’s, Throxenby Lane, Scarborough Contract Type: [Full-time/Part-time, Permanent]  

About Us

At Saint Catherine’s, we are embarking on an exciting journey of growth and innovation as we approach our 40th Anniversary—celebrating four decades of compassionate care for our community. As we expand our services, we remain committed to delivering specialist palliative and end-of-life care while introducing new and enhanced Wellbeing Services.

Our Wellness program will offer a comprehensive range of activities and therapies designed to support physical, emotional, and psychological well-being for patients, carers, and families. As part of this expansion, we are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Wellbeing Facilitator to join our dedicated team and play a key role in delivering personal care, emotional support, and therapeutic activities for individuals receiving palliative care.

The Role

As a Wellbeing Practitioner, you will:

• Provide personal care and emotional support, ensuring dignity and comfort.  
• Engage individuals in therapeutic and creative activities that promote well-being, relaxation, and social interaction.  
• Work closely with the palliative care and therapy teams to support targeted therapeutic interventions.  
• Facilitate the bathing service, ensuring a safe, relaxing, and dignified experience for patients.  
• Monitor patients’ well-being and provide updates to the multidisciplinary care team. Offer guidance and reassurance to families and carers during what can be a challenging time.

About You

• We are looking for someone who is:  
• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused, with a passion for supporting individuals in palliative care.  
• Experienced in personal care, emotional support, or therapeutic activities (palliative care experience desirable but not essential).  
• A strong communicator who can work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and provide support to patients and their families.  
• Able to create a positive and engaging environment that promotes dignity, relaxation, and well-being.

Requirements

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.  
• Experience in healthcare, palliative care, or a similar supportive role.  
• Ability to engage individuals in creative and therapeutic activities.  
• Strong understanding of dignity, respect, and confidentiality in care settings.

Desirable:

• Experience working with patients with life-limiting illnesses or end-of-life care.  
• Training in dementia awareness, safeguarding, or first aid.  
• Knowledge of relaxation techniques or sensory activities.

Why Join Us?

At Saint Catherine’s, We Offer

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of individuals receiving palliative care.

• A collaborative and supportive work environment that values your expertise and dedication.

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for training and career development

• Access to staff well-being initiatives and hospice support services.

• NHS pension (subject to eligibility).

• Employee assistance programme to support your well-being.

• Free onsite parking and access to subsidised meals in Flavours Bistro.

• Onsite gym and discounts in our charity shops.

How to Apply

For further details, please contact HR Services on 01723 351421 to arrange an informal discussion.

To apply, please submit your application highlighting your relevant experience and outlining why you are the perfect fit for this role.

The closing date for the role is 3rd April 2025.

Saint Catherine’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are expected to share this commitment and work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.  An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications Skills Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Experience in healthcare, palliative care, or a wellbeing-focused role

Desirable

• Relevant training in therapeutic activities or holistic wellbeing
• Experienced in writing clear documentation with current knowledge and understanding of information governance including maintaining confidentiality and data protection.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Saint Catherine’s Hospice

Address

THROXENBY LANE

SCARBOROUGH

North Yorkshire

YO12 5RE

Employer's website

https://www.saintcatherines.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)