Role: Healthcare Assistant
Location: Saint Catherine’s Hospice, Scarborough
Contract Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Salary: £24,441 per annum
At Saint Catherine’s, we believe that excellent care begins with a compassionate and skilled team. As we expand our services – including the launch of our new Respite Care provision – we are looking to recruit committed and caring Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation delivering specialist palliative and end-of-life care to patients across Scarborough and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re experienced or new to the care sector, if you are passionate about providing outstanding person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Kind, compassionate, and committed to delivering high-quality care
• Excellent communicators, with strong interpersonal skills and empathy
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Reliable, flexible, and responsive to the needs of patients and their families
• Willing to learn and committed to professional development
• Previous experience in a healthcare, care home, or hospice setting is desirable but not essential – full training and induction will be provided for the right candidates.

We also welcome applications from those with experience in caring for individuals with frailty, long-term conditions, dementia, or complex needs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Healthcare Assistant at Saint Catherine’s, you will work under the guidance of registered nurses to deliver hands-on care and support to patients and their families. You will play a crucial role in ensuring patients feel safe, comfortable, and respected at all times.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Supporting patients with personal care and daily living tasks
• Assisting with mobility, nutrition, hydration, and comfort measures
• Observing and accurately reporting changes in a patient’s condition
• Providing emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families
• Supporting the delivery of our respite care services, giving carers vital time to rest
• Working closely with nurses, doctors, therapists, and volunteers as part of a highly collaborative team
• You may work within our Inpatient Unit and have opportunities to support services in the community, depending on your experience and interests.