• Job Description

  Req#: B0551-26-0000?language=en&page=244&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Healthcare Assistant Prospect@Home

  Would you like to join a friendly, supportive and dedicated team? Are you passionate about providing the best possible care to patients with life limiting illnesses in their own homes? If so, we would love to hear from you.

  The Prospect@Home team delivers a service that helps people who are living with a life-limiting illness stay in their own homes, if they wish to do so, as they approach the end of their lives. In this rewarding role, you will make a positive difference to people with end of life care needs in their own homes in your local area.

  Hours: 30 per week.

  The role will be a combination of days and nights. Night service hours are from 19:00 to 07:00 and long days from 07:00 to 19:00 (some flexibility around working split shifts in the day can be considered).

  Main duties of the job

  What is the role?

  As a healthcare assistant in our Prospect@Home team you will deliver an exceptionally high standard of end-of-life care and emotional support, day and night, to patients and their families. You will provide person-centred care, including providing planned and urgently required personal care and emotional support. Dependent on your skills and competencies, some more skilled clinical tasks may be required to be performed in patients homes.

  You will have the support of an amazing team with opportunities to build and develop your career including educational courses to develop your skills.

  The health care assistant role requires independent working in the community; you must be adaptable, reliable and highly organised in order to prioritise your workload effectively. Experience of working with people with long terms conditions or approaching the end of their life will be an advantage but not essential.

  A demonstrable insight into palliative care is ideal and a sensitive communication style is essential.

  In this role you will be expected to rotate roles and work shifts on our inpatient unit and work flexibly across both teams as needed.

  For more information or to have a chat about the roles on offer please contact Debbie Robson, Prospect@Home Team Leader on 07779 244781.

  Interviews will take place on Thursday 19th March.

  About us

  Prospect Hospice is an independent hospice supporting a community of 300,000 people in Swindon, Marlborough and North Wiltshire, and the villages of Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire.

  It is the only dedicated provider of specialist end of life care services within it's locality. The Hospices multi-professionals teams support people in the community, in care homes, at the Great Western Hospital and at the Hospice in Wroughton. Care is also extended to the families and friends of patients.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £25,212 to £25,888 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  B0551-26-0000

  Job locations

  Prospect Hospice

  Moormead Road

  Wroughton

  Swindon

  SN4 9BY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Do you have?

  Minimum Level 2 in Health and Social Care/Care Certificate

  Relevant healthcare assistant experience

  Good verbal and written communication skills

  The ability to work independently in patients own homes

  The ability to plan and manage your own workload and activities

  A good awareness of your own limitations, and able to recognise the need for onward referral when needed

  Good IT skills

  A driving license and access to a car, prepared to travel throughout our defined catchment area (Swindon, Marlborough, Pewsey, Wootton Bas-sett, Lechlade, Fairford and Shrivenham).

  It would also be great if you have:

  Level 3 in Health and Social Care

  End of life care experience

  Whats it like it to work here?

  Working for Prospect@Home is fulfilling, you are part of a team that cares & re-spects everyone. You feel valued & appreciated. You always receive support from every colleague, nothing is too much. Its so rewarding to support end of life pa-tients and their families in such a difficult time. I wouldnt work anywhere else.

  Kerri, Prospect@Home Health Care Assistant

  I love that Prospect can not only offer care on the Inpatient Unit, but now we can take our knowledge and skills into the wider community and be there for our pa-tients who wish to remain at home with their loved ones. I think we are a special team who are passionate about giving the loving care at the time when someone needs it the most. If this sounds like you then come join our Prospect Family.

  Kerrie, Prospect@Home Health Care Assistant

  We offer a great range of benefits, including:

  27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)

  Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing mem-bers

  Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff

  Access to discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers in-cluding Blue Light Discount Card

  A commitment to supporting your professional development

  Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team

  Family-friendly policies and practice

  Supportive induction, and training and development

  Free parking

  Equality & Diversity

  We are committed to creating a truly equal and inclusive workplace, and we value diversity of thought, ability and individuality. Ours is a learning culture. We know that we can only retain our position at the forefront of excellence in end-of-life care by learning, reflecting and innovating, and we expect all our people to pur-sue continuous professional development.

  This applies to both service delivery and to our own people practices. You will be willing and able to demonstrate commitment to our equality, diversity and inclu-sion policy and practices at all times.

  Safeguarding

  Prospect Hospice is committed to promoting the wellbeing of all adults and children who use our services, ensuring that they live a life that is free from harm, abuse and neglect. We work in an open and transparent way and encourage staff, volunteers, patients and families to raise any safeguarding concerns.

  We will review applications as they come in and therefore, we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Do you have?

  Minimum Level 2 in Health and Social Care/Care Certificate

  Relevant healthcare assistant experience

  Good verbal and written communication skills

  The ability to work independently in patients own homes

  The ability to plan and manage your own workload and activities

  A good awareness of your own limitations, and able to recognise the need for onward referral when needed

  Good IT skills

  A driving license and access to a car, prepared to travel throughout our defined catchment area (Swindon, Marlborough, Pewsey, Wootton Bas-sett, Lechlade, Fairford and Shrivenham).

  It would also be great if you have:

  Level 3 in Health and Social Care

  End of life care experience

  Whats it like it to work here?

  Working for Prospect@Home is fulfilling, you are part of a team that cares & re-spects everyone. You feel valued & appreciated. You always receive support from every colleague, nothing is too much. Its so rewarding to support end of life pa-tients and their families in such a difficult time. I wouldnt work anywhere else.

  Kerri, Prospect@Home Health Care Assistant

  I love that Prospect can not only offer care on the Inpatient Unit, but now we can take our knowledge and skills into the wider community and be there for our pa-tients who wish to remain at home with their loved ones. I think we are a special team who are passionate about giving the loving care at the time when someone needs it the most. If this sounds like you then come join our Prospect Family.

  Kerrie, Prospect@Home Health Care Assistant

  We offer a great range of benefits, including:

  27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)

  Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing mem-bers

  Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff

  Access to discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers in-cluding Blue Light Discount Card

  A commitment to supporting your professional development

  Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team

  Family-friendly policies and practice

  Supportive induction, and training and development

  Free parking

  Equality & Diversity

  We are committed to creating a truly equal and inclusive workplace, and we value diversity of thought, ability and individuality. Ours is a learning culture. We know that we can only retain our position at the forefront of excellence in end-of-life care by learning, reflecting and innovating, and we expect all our people to pur-sue continuous professional development.

  This applies to both service delivery and to our own people practices. You will be willing and able to demonstrate commitment to our equality, diversity and inclu-sion policy and practices at all times.

  Safeguarding

  Prospect Hospice is committed to promoting the wellbeing of all adults and children who use our services, ensuring that they live a life that is free from harm, abuse and neglect. We work in an open and transparent way and encourage staff, volunteers, patients and families to raise any safeguarding concerns.

  We will review applications as they come in and therefore, we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.

  Person Specification

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
  • Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
  • Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice and encourage others to do the same.
  • To be authentic, open honest and transparent.
  • Flexible shift patterns to include night shifts and weekends.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Care.
  • Care Certificate.
  • Post holders must hold a driving license and have access to a car and be prepared to travel throughout the defined catchment area.

  Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Care.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Commitment to developing skills and knowledge of the care of the dying person and family.
  • Shows empathy and presents a calm, courteous and compassionate manner.

  Desirable

  • Good IT skills.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years recent relevant Health Care Assistant or Nursing Auxiliary experience.
  • Understanding of the role of the Health Care Assistant.
  • Able to work independently in the patients own home.
  • Good awareness of own limitations, and able to recognize the need to ask for assistance and for onward referral.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of boundaries in relationships with patients and their families.
  • Ability to work unsupervised but also a team player.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing ways to sustain own coping, including use of support and supervision.

  Desirable

  • Palliative care experience.

  Person Specification

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
  • Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
  • Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice and encourage others to do the same.
  • To be authentic, open honest and transparent.
  • Flexible shift patterns to include night shifts and weekends.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Care.
  • Care Certificate.
  • Post holders must hold a driving license and have access to a car and be prepared to travel throughout the defined catchment area.

  Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 in Care.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Commitment to developing skills and knowledge of the care of the dying person and family.
  • Shows empathy and presents a calm, courteous and compassionate manner.

  Desirable

  • Good IT skills.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years recent relevant Health Care Assistant or Nursing Auxiliary experience.
  • Understanding of the role of the Health Care Assistant.
  • Able to work independently in the patients own home.
  • Good awareness of own limitations, and able to recognize the need to ask for assistance and for onward referral.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of boundaries in relationships with patients and their families.
  • Ability to work unsupervised but also a team player.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing ways to sustain own coping, including use of support and supervision.

  Desirable

  • Palliative care experience.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Prospect Hospice

  Address

  Prospect Hospice

  Moormead Road

  Wroughton

  Swindon

  SN4 9BY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.prospect-hospice.net/working-for-us/vacant-positions/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Prospect Hospice

  Address

  Prospect Hospice

  Moormead Road

  Wroughton

  Swindon

  SN4 9BY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.prospect-hospice.net/working-for-us/vacant-positions/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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