Community Health Care Assistant Community Health Care Assistant Salary: AfC Band 3 - banding points 6-12 £24,210 - £25,615 Hours: 37.5 hours Are you kind and caring? Are you comfortable talking to people? Would you be happy caring for people in their own homes who are approaching the end of life? Do you have a full driving license that permits you to drive in the UK? We need flexible and enthusiastic people to join Wandsworth’s End of Life Care Coordination Service based within the Community Services at Royal Trinity Hospice working with patients in their own homes who are approaching the end of their lives. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Wandsworth End of Life Care Coordination Service as a Community Health Care Assistant (Royal Trinity Carer). This role involves providing high-quality care to people known to Royal Trinity Hospice who require care due to physical illness and general frailty and who are approaching the end of their lives. This care is delivered to patients in a variety of settings. We’re looking for candidates who: Have the ability to work as part of a team yet are comfortable working alone Can demonstrate warmth to patients and their families Are happy to undertake personal care and light domestic duties Have a full driving license that permits you to drive in the UK Can work a mix of days and shifts including weekends & public holidays, from 7am to 3pm and 2.30pm to 10.30pm. Skills and experience required To be kind and caring and comfortable talking to people Caring for people who are approaching the end of their lives in their own homes To have a full UK driving license and ability to travel across Wandsworth To have the ability to work as part of a team yet be comfortable working alone To possess or be happy to work towards completing the Care Certificate To be computer literate Benefits include: Competitive rates of pay 27 days holiday entitlement rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service Occupational sick pay Pension – option to continue your NHS Pension Scheme or enrol in the Royal Trinity Hospice pension scheme (with employer contributions of up to 7.5%) Career development training Store discount Cycle to Work Scheme London Living Wage employer All successful applicants will be subject to DBS, occupational health and reference checks. Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. At Royal Trinity Hospice we promote FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement). We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. How to apply If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please complete the online application below. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Isatta Sisay, Head of Community Services South on 0207 787 1000. Closing Date: Monday 17 May 2021 Interview date: Friday 28 May 2021 Download the job pack Apply online Download the job description and person specification