Community Carer / HCA - Care for Good
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The Hospice of St Francis Community Carer / HCA - Care for Good
The closing date is 16 October 2026
Job summary
We are recruiting for two people to work 18 hours per week. Flexibility to work within a rolling rota covering a 7 day service 365 days a year. Core hours are 08.00- 20.00.
Main duties of the job
This is a wonderful opportunity to truly make a difference to the lives of the local community. Becoming a carer for Care for Good, a private home care provider service, supporting the work of the Hospice and The Rapid Personalised Care Service, a funded specialist palliative care service for those approaching end of life.
The Hospice of St Francis is passionate about helping clients/patients and their families to live their precious lives well, giving clients/patients choice over the range of services they receive whether in their own homes or at the Hospice.
The Hospice has a trusted reputation over 40 years of stewardship and trust right across the communities it supports in order to raise over £6 million each year.
About us
The Hospice of St Francis is a registered charity based on Spring Garden Lane in Berkhamsted, providing free, high-quality palliative and end-of-life care for over 2,000 local people and their families annually across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,852.66 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0249-26-0014
Job locations
The Hospice Of St. Francis
Spring Garden Lane
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3GW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities:
As a Carer, you will provide compassionate, flexible and person-centered care to individuals in their own homes. The role can include supporting clients/ patients with various levels of health care needs, from those with minimal support requirements to those who are approaching the end of their life.
- Deliver high-quality care and support tailored to each patient/clients needs.Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming).
- Support with mobility, transfers and safe use of equipment.
- Prepare meals and assist with eating and drinking where required.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Administer or prompt medication in line with care plans.
- Carry out light household tasks to maintain a safe environment.
- Record and report accurately on care provided and any changes in patient/client wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and the wider care team.
- Update care notes in the home.
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities:
As a Carer, you will provide compassionate, flexible and person-centered care to individuals in their own homes. The role can include supporting clients/ patients with various levels of health care needs, from those with minimal support requirements to those who are approaching the end of their life.
- Deliver high-quality care and support tailored to each patient/clients needs.Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming).
- Support with mobility, transfers and safe use of equipment.
- Prepare meals and assist with eating and drinking where required.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Administer or prompt medication in line with care plans.
- Carry out light household tasks to maintain a safe environment.
- Record and report accurately on care provided and any changes in patient/client wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and the wider care team.
- Update care notes in the home.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Compassionate, patient and respectful approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing needs.
- Reliable and punctual with good time management.
- Understanding confidentiality and safeguarding principles, adhering to
- organizational policies.
- Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development.
- This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager may be
- required. This Job Description will be reviewed and can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager.
- Page 2 of 2 Sept 2022 Ref No: FP/EM
- To undertake duties without direct daily supervision working within broad
- procedural guidelines
Desirable
- Previous experience in care desirable.
- Enhanced DBS check.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Flexibility to work within a rolling roster covering a 365 day 08.00 - 20.00 service
- You will be empathetic with excellent communication skills; able to listen and
- respond in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
- You will be sensitive in your approach and may be required to care for patients who are at the end of their life.
- Ability to escalate issues where necessary.
- You can work closely, in a collaborative environment, with all team members and
- the wider Hospice to achieve our objectives.
- You show resilience when faced with complex and emotionally challenging
- situations.
- You see the potential in others and understand the impact of their actions on
- colleagues.
- Care certificate desirable
- Car driver essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Compassionate, patient and respectful approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing needs.
- Reliable and punctual with good time management.
- Understanding confidentiality and safeguarding principles, adhering to
- organizational policies.
- Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development.
- This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager may be
- required. This Job Description will be reviewed and can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager.
- Page 2 of 2 Sept 2022 Ref No: FP/EM
- To undertake duties without direct daily supervision working within broad
- procedural guidelines
Desirable
- Previous experience in care desirable.
- Enhanced DBS check.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Flexibility to work within a rolling roster covering a 365 day 08.00 - 20.00 service
- You will be empathetic with excellent communication skills; able to listen and
- respond in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
- You will be sensitive in your approach and may be required to care for patients who are at the end of their life.
- Ability to escalate issues where necessary.
- You can work closely, in a collaborative environment, with all team members and
- the wider Hospice to achieve our objectives.
- You show resilience when faced with complex and emotionally challenging
- situations.
- You see the potential in others and understand the impact of their actions on
- colleagues.
- Care certificate desirable
- Car driver essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
The Hospice of St Francis
Address
The Hospice Of St. Francis
Spring Garden Lane
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3GW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stfrancis.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Hospice of St Francis
Address
The Hospice Of St. Francis
Spring Garden Lane
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3GW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stfrancis.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Care at Home Manager
Kathy Davis
01442869550
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,852.66 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0249-26-0014
Job locations
The Hospice Of St. Francis
Spring Garden Lane
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3GW
United Kingdom
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