Healthcare Assistant (Hospice @ Home)

Job Title

Healthcare Assistant (Hospice @ Home)

Location

Little Hulton and Trafford

Salary

Hospice Band 3, £24,937 – £26,598 per annum. Competency Based Framework

Hours

37.5 hours per week. Weekend work required. The service currently operates seven days per week, between 8am and 8pm

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At Moya Cole Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job Summary

The Role

You will work as part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team, working in partnership with the patient, family & carers.

The Healthcare Assistant (Hospice @ Home) will:

• Assess, plan and deliver holistic, person-centred care.
• Support patients and carers physically, emotionally and spiritually.
• Keep accurate records and communicate clearly with the wider care team.
• Use your knowledge of local services to ensure the best support for every family.
• Occasionally provide cross-site cover when needed.

Requirements

The Healthcare Assistant (Hospice @ Home) will have:

• NVQ level 2 in Care or equivalent in Care
• Or working towards NVQ level 2 in Care or equivalent
• Or willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 in Care or equivalent
• Be willing to undertake Compassion in care course
• Undertaken training in Communication
• Hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle with car insured for business use
• The right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time

The Healthcare Assistant (Hospice @ Home) will be able to:

• Experience working in palliative care
• Previous hospital experience or experience of working in a similar care setting.
• Demonstrate an interest in specialist Palliative care

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Heath cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contribution’s into the scheme in the previous 12 months)
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Discounted meals on site
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
• IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click HERE to apply.

Please contact Joanne Laidlaw on 0161 702 5405 or email joanne.laidlaw@moyacole.org.uk for more information.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at the level appropriate to the role, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Interview date: 13th January 2026