Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our In Patient Unit, located at Little Havens Hospice, nestled within the beautiful Essex countryside in Thundersley.

Main duties of the job

About us

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have direct effect on our care services.

Details

• Date posted: 15 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 326728
• Job locations: Little Havens, Daws Heath Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2LH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Working at Havens Hospices

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Our Purpose and Values are the foundation of our charity identity and everything we do. They guide our decisions, actions and strategy toward a shared goal.

Our Purpose is ‘Making every day count with expert, compassionate hospice care — for today’s families and tomorrow’s future.’

Our Values are:

• Lead with Compassion
• Connect with our Community
• Value Everyone
• Build Trust
• Drive Progress

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To work as a higher-level carer of the multidisciplinary care team, ensuring a holistic package of care is provided to Children, Young People and their families, some of whom will have learning disabilities with complex health needs, palliative, and supportive care needs.

To help provide appropriate personal, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care, in collaboration with the patient and family under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Associate Practitioners.

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English
• Level 3 qualification in health & social care or equivalent experience
• Evidence of on-going short courses or competency-based workbook relevant to delivery of care
• Care certificate or willingness to work towards
• Ability to work under pressure and in difficult emotional situations
• Experience of working with children /young people
• Experience of working with people in a care setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competent in keyboard and IT skills, using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook