Details of the role:
Location: Inpatients – Llandudno
Hours: Bank contract, zero hours per week, with flexible cover to include weekends, days, and night shifts.
Salary: £12.21 per hour.
Reportable to: Sister/Charge Nurse/Matron
Contract: BANK (casual to cover holidays and sickness)
Job reference: B25-04
Closing date: This is an ongoing vacancy, we review applications as they are received and conduct interviews periodically.
Are you compassionate, caring, and motivated to make a real difference to patients and families? Join our caring team at St David’s Hospice!
About the Role: We are seeking dedicated Bank Health Care Support Workers to join our team on a casual basis, covering holidays and sickness. You’ll work alongside our experienced nursing team to deliver person-centred care that promotes comfort, dignity, and respect at all times, providing vital support to patients with complex palliative care needs.
What you'll do:
- Provide personal care, supporting patients with their hygiene, nutrition, and comfort needs.
- Communicate sensitively with patients and families, offering emotional support when it matters most.
- Monitor and record patient observations, reporting any changes to the nursing team.
- Support patients and families at the end of life with compassion and dignity.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and uphold confidentiality.
- Follow all Health & Safety, infection control, and safeguarding policies.
To do the role you'll need:
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
- Experience in a care setting (health or social care).
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine interest in palliative care.
- Flexibility to work across day and night shifts as required.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable to have:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
- Experience in palliative care.
- Phlebotomy skills.
- Ability to speak Welsh.
What you'll get in return:
- Flexible, casual shifts to fit around your life.
- The chance to develop specialist skills in palliative care.
- Work within a supportive and compassionate team.
- Make a meaningful difference to patients and their families.
- Discounts from charity partners
- Wisdom (Health Assured) membership covering you and your spouse or partner
- Training and education opportunities
- Opportunity to be involved in fundraising for the charity.
If you are motivated, caring and looking for a rewarding role where every shift truly matters, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our Bank team at St David’s Hospice.
