Healthcare Assistant

Contract Type: PERMANENT Closing Date: 26/07/2026 Interview: 03/08/2026 Salary - £25,553 - £26,551 Hours – 37.5 (full time0

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Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing specialist palliative and end of life care for people with life limiting illness in the Mid Essex region. Our team at Farleigh has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of the community we serve, and we are looking for highly motivated Health Care Assistant(s) to join our Community Team.

Working with an expert team of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses, Therapists, Social Workers, Family Support Workers and Counsellors, you will be a motivated, forward thinking, talented individual interested in delivering excellent specialist palliative care to patients and their families in their own homes within mid Essex.

Health Care Assistant Role - you would have experience and qualifications in the health care field. We welcome applications from people who have a passion for providing excellent care and support to our patient group. You will need a driving licence and access to a car for this community role

If so, and you’re ready for a new challenge within a successful, forward-thinking organisation we would love to hear from you

As an organisation with a strong social purpose, we understand the strength we gain from having and supporting diverse teams. The different skills and experiences that colleagues from different backgrounds bring to us allow us to make better decisions, consider different views and be an altogether more interesting and cohesive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone.

Why apply for this role?

  • We offer a great working environment; competitive pay and a strong team to support you

If you require further information, please view the job description here or contact the Recruiting Manager, Sally Davis (Community Team Manager) on 01245 457487 or email on [email protected] for additional information.

Please note we are unable to accept CV’s emailed direct – please apply via the Farleigh website – thank you

(Please note – If we receive a high number of applications, we will close the vacancy before the closing date)

Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated.  To achieve this we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a six-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670