Job description

Support Worker / Care Assistant - End of Life / Palliative

A driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role

£10.15 - £13.54 per hour

Part time evening and weekend roles available across Liverpool working within the community

End of life care isn’t all about dying, could you make a difference to someone?

As a Palliative Support Worker you will work in partnership with Marie Curie Nurses to deliver high standards of quality end of life care to Crossroad Together Clients and provide support to their families.

In order to join our team we require support workers to be NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care, reliable, dedicated and compassionate. You will have at least six months care experience, including caring for individuals within the community. You will be highly motivated, an excellent communicator and work well both individually and within a team.

Why Work for Crossroads Together:

• Voted as one of the Top 100 best companies to work for in the North West in 2021
• Join a team that care! CQC rated ‘Good’
• Enhanced DBS paid for by company
• £10.15 per hour, £10.45 for early mornings, evenings and weekends, £13.54 for Bank Holidays
• Mileage allowance 45p per mile
• 28 days holidays (pro rata)
• Free induction and ongoing training paid for by company
• Excellent rewards for refer a friend scheme through Care Friends app earn up to £372.00
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Carer Smart and NHS discount schemes

About You:

• 6 Months Care experience delivering care within a care setting
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care
• Able to treat people with dignity, empathy and compassion
• Excellent communication skills

A driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role

Experience working with terminally ill clients desirable but not essential

This highly rewarding support worker role can involve providing personal care, practical and emotional support to help individuals of any age to maintain their independence in their own homes and to lighten the load for their unpaid carers, such as family, neighbours and friends.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and stringent vetting of employment history and references will be undertaken

To find out more call: 0151 315 0989 or visit our website at www.crossroadstogether.org.uk

We value diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

Salary: £10.15-£13.54 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Reference ID: CSW - EOL