Healthcare Assistant West Cornwall

We have a team of Nurses and Health Care Support workers who visit patients in West Cornwall to allow them to be cared for in their preferred place of care. These individualised packages of care are carried out by our team who exclusively only work with people living with an end- of- life condition. Marie Curie would also like to understand.What does flexible working mean for you? Are you a carer who would like more control over the hours you work? Would you like to work in a particular pattern? Marie Curie are recruiting Healthcare Support Workers for our West Cornwall Day Service Team. The current shifts are either AM8-2pm or PM 4-10 pm. Some of our staff combine both shifts at times to work a long day. Some of our Bank Staff prefer to work AM shifts only or PM shifts only. We are happy to discuss your ideas for working patterns with you prior to interview if you are interested in applying. Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, alignedwithAFC BAND 2 £22,383 pro rata per annum, plus

enhancements Hours/Contract:PermanentFull Time and Part time Day shifts available Base:WestCornwall Closing date:22nd October Interview date: Ongoing This service will be able to respond quickly to support patients and their carers who are eligible for end of life care support in their own homes. It gives us the ability to offer one to one holistic care for people, supporting them at a time of their greatest need, in the place they have chosen to be, right up until the end of their life Marie Curie Benefits Package: Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employees What's in it for you: Annual Leave allowance
27 days plus, 8 public holidays (pro rata) Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service) Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development) Industry leading training programmes Flexible Working Free DBS Free Uniform Plus Enhancements = 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays Mileage allowance of 45p per mile Paid for whole training and travelling in between patient What we are looking for: Previous experience in a similar care role and a real interest in offering exceptional end of life care Current valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK and the use of a car insured for business use is essential Time management
skills Experience of working with minimal/without supervision Empathy and understanding of patient issues A level two qualification in care is desirable but not essential, however, a willingness to learn and develop specialist skills in end of life care is essential Working without close supervision, you'll have the opportunity to use your own initiative in line with the patient's established care plan. You'll be required to carry out a range of duties including monitoring symptoms, helping to assist with medications, undertake simple dressings and continence care, and keeping detailed records. You'll also help patients to meet their hygiene and dietary needs Marie Curieare now offering free Level 3 Apprenticeships in care at Truro and Penwith College for Healthcare Assistants in our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills whilst you are working as a Care Assistant for us. For any questions, please contact recruitment on