We are looking for kind and dedicated people to help deliver exceptional care on behalf of East Cheshire Hospice. You will join a team of healthcare professionals providing support to patients and their families on our In-Patient Unit, and in their own homes throughout the East Cheshire region.
We take the time to see beyond the patient's condition, to provide holistic care to the whole person, and their loved ones. Our essential and well supported teams work closely with partners in the NHS, as well as other charities, to complement existing local services within our community.
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £22,816 - £24,336 plus 20%-night work, 20% Saturday, 40% Sunday enhancement.
Benefits:
- Access to employee support and supervision
- Free Parking at the Hospice
- Comprehensive learning and development, with excellent training opportunities
- Subsidised meals at the Hospice
- NHS Pension scheme for existing members. Workplace pension for non-NHS members
- Employee support and wellbeing
- 7 weeks paid holiday increasing upon length of service.
- We will cover the cost of your DBS check.
- Access to many moneysaving offers via our very own ECH Sunflower Card & Bluelight card.
- Access to our shared Hospice@Home pool car's
- Mileage paid at 45p per mile when pool car not available.
- Pay across a whole shift including travel time.
You will need:
- An interest in providing compassionate, high-quality care to people with life limiting illnesses.
- An interest in furthering your training and development.
- An appreciation that every patient, every home, and every situation is unique.
- A willingness to become a vital part of a person's daily routine to help them live with their illness.
- An ability to travel independently throughout the Cheshire East and High Peak areas.
- The ability to work rotational shifts across a 4-week shift pattern.
Location: East Cheshire Hospice & the East Cheshire community
Outro:
We welcome informal visits and pre-application discussion. To arrange a visit, or to discuss the role further please contact the HR Team.
We are inclusive.
We believe that equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right for everyone, and that diversity within our organisation and our community is a strength to be valued, promoted, and developed.
Being a part of and supporting such a diverse community, it is vital that our staff team represents the community in which we work. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and backgrounds irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
We understand that people perform better when they can be themselves and that by creating an environment that includes everyone, our staff will perform to their full potential.
We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.