Health Care Assistant Band 3
The closing date is 04 July 2025
Job summary
Looking for a new challenge? Join our multidisciplinary team as a Health Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. In this rewarding role, youll have the opportunity to develop and expand your clinical skills while caring for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
Main duties of the job
As a valued member of our team, youll work both in the hospice and out in the community, including in family homes, helping to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.
About us
Benefits of working with Demelza include: 36 days holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays and increases with long service Paid travel time and mileage allowance Flexible working patterns Keep your NHS pension or join our contributory pension scheme Training and career development You will have a Level 2 qualification in a care related subject, or a willingness to complete, and experience of working with children and young people with complex medical needs. You will need to have excellent communication skills with the capability to interact with teams and families at all levels with the ability to work in collaboration with other professionals. This role requires a flexible approach to working and will be led by the needs of the case load. There will also be potential opportunities to work in the community as the Demelza Care at Home service expands. Shifts will include rotation onto days, nights, weekends and public holidays, for which additional enhancement payments will be made.
Details
Date posted
04 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,400 to £27,092 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
DEM1111047
Job locations
Rook Lane
Sittingbourne
ME9 8DZ
Employer details
Employer name
Demelza Hospice Care for Children
Address
Rook Lane
Sittingbourne
ME9 8DZ
Employer's website
https://www.demelza.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details
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