Healthcare Assistant

Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, WF8 4BG

Salary: Starting salary £24,851 per annum (FTE)

Hours: 36 hours per week (rota shifts including evenings/weekends)

Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Do you have experience or a genuine interest in delivering high-quality end-of-life care? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Join our dedicated team at The Prince of Wales Hospice, where we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

In our most recent staff survey:

• All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice
• 97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team

We offer a welcoming and collaborative culture where staff wellbeing, professional growth, and patient care go hand in hand.

Your Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:

• Support patients with personal care and day-to-day activities
• Work under the supervision of Registered Nurses
• Assist with clinical tasks appropriate to your level of training
• Support to patients, their families and your collegues within the clinical environment
• Help us deliver truly holistic care – meeting medical, emotional, social and spiritual needs

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic
• A good communicator and team player
• Eager to learn and develop their skills in palliative care
• NVQ Level 2 in a care related subject (or equivalent such as the Care Certificate and experience in end-of-life care) qualified
• NVQ Level 3 in a care related subject qualified (desirable)

What We Offer

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, complementary therapy sessions, clinical supervision and access to occupational health support
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
• Discounted on-site meals during working hours
• Discounted local gym memberships
• Free on-site car parking
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Annual salary review

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Kate Roberts, Nurse Manager:

📧 kroberts@pwh.org.uk

📞 01977 708868

Closing date: Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews for this role will be taking place on 11th and 13th August 2026.

Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have and provide the right to work in the UK. Any job offer will also be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and 2 references.