Senior Healthcare Assistant (Nights)

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Senior Healthcare Assistant (Nights)
This role matters: We are pleased to be readvertising this role after the successful candidate was unable to take up the position. This presents an exciting opportunity for a Senior Healthcare Assistant (Nights) to join our Hospice at Home team - could it be you? We are looking for a professional individual who is compassionate, calm and committed to making a difference to patients and their loved ones during some of the most difficult moments in their lives. This is a unique and rewarding role, providing care, comfort and reassurance through the night in patient's own homes. Our Hospice night‑sitting service is a vital part of the care we provide across North Lancashire and the South Lakes. Working overnight in patients’ own homes, you will provide autonomous high-quality care to patients who wish to remain at home at the end of life, offering peace of mind to them and their loved ones. Rachel shares her experience as a St John's Hospice Night-Sitter You will stay with patients throughout the night, ensuring they are safe and comfortable, while monitoring their condition and responding to any changes. You will also provide emotional support and companionship, enabling family carers to rest and recharge knowing their loved ones are being cared for. As part of our Hospice at Home palliative care provision, you will work independently, supported by local out-of-hours GP services, district nursing teams and experienced Hospice colleagues, to deliver high-quality, person-centred care where and when it matters most. Key role information >> Hours include - being in the patients’ home from 9.45pm - 6.45am (9 hours), plus 15 minutes travel time and 15 minutes reading time (to be completed before arriving at the patients’ home). This is a waking night sit service. Hospice at Home serves the whole of North Lancashire, South Lakeland, Cumbria and includes parts of North Yorkshire, and visits may be anywhere in this catchment area. It is essential you hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle during working hours. You will be entitled to claim out of pocket expenses (mileage and parking) in accordance with our policy. This role is for 23.75 hours per week, working 5 nights over a fortnightly rota. If you are looking to take on a role where you can see the difference you have made to people’s lives, come and join us. Informal discussions and enquiries are welcome, please contact our Hospice at Home Management Team on 01524 382538 or via email at [email protected] This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The cost of this check is currently £54.30 and this will be deducted from the successful applicants first salary payment.
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Location:
Based from St John's Hospice, Lancaster
Hours:
23.75 per week (5 nights per fortnight)
Working pattern:
You will be in the patients home from 9.45pm - 6.45am
Role Type:
Permanent
Pay:
£19,031.25* - £19,624.15 per annum (based on 23.75 hours / week, dependent on pension scheme). Plus £15 night allowance & mileage expenses.
Holiday:
27 days plus usual Bank Holidays per annum (pro rata)
Pension:
*NHS Pension may be continued subject to eligibility or St John’s Hospice Pension Scheme (St John’s pays an 8% employer contribution)
Closing Date:
Monday 5th October 2026
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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