Job Description

East Lancs Hospice

East Lancashire Hospice is a registered charity, founded in 1984. We support and care for patients with a life limiting illness, their families and others close to them. We provide this in a number of ways; at the hospice and in people's own homes across our community of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.

With approximately 120 employees and over 250 volunteers, our people are our biggest asset whom we value tremendously. Our services to the local community would not be possible without our motivated and caring workforce who always strive to deliver excellence in all that they do. The hospice is a unique and special place, kindness and compassion are qualities that run throughout the hospice and our people truly believe in what we do.

Therapy Assistant - Bathing Service

An exciting opportunity is available due to the success of our therapeutic bathing service and the benefits it brings for those with life-limiting illness and associated limitations. With substantial experience of working within a practical caring role, well-developed communication skills and an abundance of compassion, humour and sensitivity, you will manage an identified caseload and provide tailored bathing support specific to the needs of each individual. As part of the wider hospice team, you will contribute to the delivery of the hospice strategy and values. Whilst primarily working within the bathing service you may be required to work across clinical departments to meet patient need and support your own development.

The Successful Candidate

You will have the creativity, flexibility and commitment to deliver a high-quality, positive service to our patients and their families and be able to adapt quickly to their changing circumstances . You will have experience of working with individuals with life limiting illness, a good standard of education, and will ideally have achieved the Care Certificate and be educated to the equivalent of NVQ Level 3 in a related field.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13,104.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Canteen Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/05/2025