Band 3 Palliative Care Support Workers

As we move forward with our strategy and develop our services, we are recruiting for Band 3 Palliative Care Support Workers to join the Inpatient Unit (IPU) Team. If you are a dedicated and proactive Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker with an interest in working in End-of-Life Care we would like to hear from you. Joining the Hospice in this role will involve providing specialist palliative care for our patients and support for their families. You will also work closely with the registered nurses and the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to care. One of our current post holders said it is amazing to be part of such a supportive, encouraging team.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this. Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship. Strictly no agencies. We've spent over 40 years helping people die in peace, and with dignity. Combining compassion with clinical expertise, we provide patients with the best possible care at the end of their lives. We're here for the people around our patients too - those closest to them. Before, during and after a bereavement, we provide support that's remembered forever. We think it's that unforgettable support that inspires people to give back to St Peter's. To fundraise for us. Donate. Volunteer. We're not exaggerating when we say that we couldn't do what we do without our wonderful supporters. We really can't thank them enough. We want to help many more people to die well. And we're doing this by teaching others. As a centre of educational excellence, we share our skills with other health professionals, helping the NHS and care homes to provide better end-of-life care. We're here for all, for free, forever.

Interviews will be held - 2nd, 3rd and 6th November 2026 If you are Interested and would like an informal conversation or would like to arrange a visit to meet the team, please contact Zara Norris, Inpatient Unit Manager at . We operate a rotating shift pattern which includes weekend and night shifts within a flexible shift time pattern. Please note the jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Sensitive DBS applications: If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, please call or email once the form has been issued to you. We will be screening as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

• We offer attractive terms and conditions similar to the NHS and if you are already a member continuance of your NHS Pension Scheme membership.
• We operate a rotating shift pattern which includes weekend and night shifts within a flexible shift time pattern.
• Band 3 equivalent salary (£25,760 - £27,476 per annum FTE)
• Working 37.5 hours per week, or 30 hours for the right candidate
• Supportive mentoring alongside comprehensive induction and training
• Free parking and onsite coffee shop
• Paid DBS check

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