Community Care Worker

Dorothy House Hospice

The closing date is 22 May 2025

Job summary

Our carers are community based and will occasionally work at our Winsley Hospice. This means that you will be expected to travel anywhere within our geographical catchment area, so access to your own vehicle is essential. (You will be reimbursed for your mileage at our agreed rate.) Where possible, we try to keep you working in your local area, however, this is not always possible so a degree of flexibility is sometimes needed.

Main duties of the job

As a carer you will be expected to undertake all aspects of personal care (this can include washing/showering patients, managing bodily fluids including catheters and stomas and providing care after death) as well as provide emotional care and support to the patient and their family, treating them with respect, dignity and compassion at all times.

About us

Our Hospice at Home service provides packages of care to help people remain at home in the later stages of their life.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£12 to £13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

WEBREC1000393

Job locations

Dorchester St, Bath BA1 1TP

Bath

BA1 1TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Hospice at Home service provides packages of care to help people remain at home in the later stages of their life. Full training provided and no experience needed!

If you are a passionate and caring individual and are looking for a rewarding new challenge, then this is for you.

COMMUNITY CARE WORKER | Band 3 £12.31 - £13.13 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE AND WHAT TO EXPECT

We are currently looking for Community Carer Workers to join our fantastic Hospice at Home team.

  • Our Dorothy House Hospice at Home team are committed to providing compassionate and personalised care to support anyone in the community requiring End of Life care in their own home.
  • As a carer you will be expected to undertake all aspects of personal care (this can include washing/showering patients, managing bodily fluids including catheters and stomas and providing care after death) as well as provide emotional care and support to the patient and their family, treating them with respect, dignity and compassion at all times.
  • Here at Dorothy House, we are proud to have our Tulip Certificate, one of the most successful and leading training programmes in the industry. You will be provided with full training and will have constant support from our incredible team while working with us.
  • You will work as part of a multi professional team to deliver care to our high standard, working under the direct leadership and supervision of a Senior Care worker.
  • WHERE WILL I BE WORKING?

    Our carers are community based and will occasionally work at our Winsley Hospice. This means that you will be expected to travel anywhere within our geographical catchment area, so access to your own vehicle is essential. (You will be reimbursed for your mileage at our agreed rate.)

    Where possible, we try to keep you working in your local area, however, this is not always possible so a degree of flexibility is sometimes needed.

    See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.

    HOURS OF WORK

    We have a full range both full and part time positions available and provide care both across the day and overnight 365 days a year, so we are sure to have something for you!

    ABOUT YOU

    No health or social care experience needed! Although any previous experience of working in care would be an advantage. We are happy to consider anyone from any background, so long as they can demonstrate empathy and compassion with the passion to learn and develop.

    Due to the nature of the role, you will need a full UK drivers licence with access to a vehicle.

    ABOUT THE BENEFITS

    Dorothy House is an incredible place to work; these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:

  • 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days and then 33 days with length of service.
  • Excellent industry leading training with a focus on career development!
  • Pension with Life Assurance.
  • Colleague discount across our 27 retail stores.
  • 45p per mile for work travel.
  • Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most.
  • If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Our Hospice at Home service provides packages of care to help people remain at home in the later stages of their life. Full training provided and no experience needed!

    If you are a passionate and caring individual and are looking for a rewarding new challenge, then this is for you.

    COMMUNITY CARE WORKER | Band 3 £12.31 - £13.13 per hour

    ABOUT THE ROLE AND WHAT TO EXPECT

    We are currently looking for Community Carer Workers to join our fantastic Hospice at Home team.

  • Our Dorothy House Hospice at Home team are committed to providing compassionate and personalised care to support anyone in the community requiring End of Life care in their own home.
  • As a carer you will be expected to undertake all aspects of personal care (this can include washing/showering patients, managing bodily fluids including catheters and stomas and providing care after death) as well as provide emotional care and support to the patient and their family, treating them with respect, dignity and compassion at all times.
  • Here at Dorothy House, we are proud to have our Tulip Certificate, one of the most successful and leading training programmes in the industry. You will be provided with full training and will have constant support from our incredible team while working with us.
  • You will work as part of a multi professional team to deliver care to our high standard, working under the direct leadership and supervision of a Senior Care worker.
  • WHERE WILL I BE WORKING?

    Our carers are community based and will occasionally work at our Winsley Hospice. This means that you will be expected to travel anywhere within our geographical catchment area, so access to your own vehicle is essential. (You will be reimbursed for your mileage at our agreed rate.)

    Where possible, we try to keep you working in your local area, however, this is not always possible so a degree of flexibility is sometimes needed.

    See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.

    HOURS OF WORK

    We have a full range both full and part time positions available and provide care both across the day and overnight 365 days a year, so we are sure to have something for you!

    ABOUT YOU

    No health or social care experience needed! Although any previous experience of working in care would be an advantage. We are happy to consider anyone from any background, so long as they can demonstrate empathy and compassion with the passion to learn and develop.

    Due to the nature of the role, you will need a full UK drivers licence with access to a vehicle.

    ABOUT THE BENEFITS

    Dorothy House is an incredible place to work; these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:

  • 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days and then 33 days with length of service.
  • Excellent industry leading training with a focus on career development!
  • Pension with Life Assurance.
  • Colleague discount across our 27 retail stores.
  • 45p per mile for work travel.
  • Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most.
  • If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • - UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle

    Experience

    Essential

    • - None. You must just demonstrate empathy, compassion, and have a passion to learn and develop.

    Desirable

    • - Health and Social Care experience
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • - UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle

    Experience

    Essential

    • - None. You must just demonstrate empathy, compassion, and have a passion to learn and develop.

    Desirable

    • - Health and Social Care experience

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Dorothy House Hospice

    Address

    Dorchester St, Bath BA1 1TP

    Bath

    BA1 1TP


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Dorothy House Hospice

    Address

    Dorchester St, Bath BA1 1TP

    Bath

    BA1 1TP


    Employer's website

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

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Recruitment Team

    recruitment@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk

    01225722988

    Date posted

    01 May 2025

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 3

    Salary

    £12 to £13 an hour

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    WEBREC1000393

    Job locations

    Dorchester St, Bath BA1 1TP

    Bath

    BA1 1TP


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