Job summary

The Living Well Service at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports patients with life limiting conditions through a range of therapeutic activities and group sessions. Due to growth within the team, we have an opportunity to join us as in a new role of Wellbeing Assistant! This role will be based at our Hospice in Cambridge, one day per week will be community based, supporting patients across Cambridgeshire.

This is a fixed term post for 6 months.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

NHS matched annual leave

Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours

Family friendly leave

Access to lease car services

Employee Assistance programmes

Long Service Awards

Discounts at our onsite bistro

Access to free parking

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospice at Home Team! These are Community roles based from our hospice in Cambridge, working in patients home across Cambridgeshire. Although these roles are allocated to our base in Cambridge, colleagues work flexibly as one team to meet patient needs and are required to travel across Cambridgeshire.

We have full and part time positions available and would be happy to discuss working hours as part of the interview.

Due to the requirements of the role were unable to offer working hours less than 22 per week, or fixed working days or patterns.

The Hospice at Home service cares for patients across Cambridgeshire who choose to remain in their own home in their last weeks of life. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families in their homes.

You will work directly and alone with patients and families in their own homes, on a shift basis over 7 days.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

• NHS matched annual leave
• Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
• Family friendly leave
• Access to lease car services
• Employee Assistance programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Discounts at our onsite bistro
• Access to free parking
• Ongoing training and development

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

RT1711096CamHAC

Job locations

Cherry Hinton Road, Shelford Bottom

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB22 3FB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Colleagues working within our Hospice at Home (HaH) team cover a wide geographical area, from Tydd St Giles in the North of the county down to Royston in the South, and everywhere in between. Although these roles are allocated to our South team (Cambridge) base, colleagues work flexibly as one team in order to meet patient needs wherever they may be. For this reason, we are pleased to offer mileage expense rates in excess of HMRC as well as a lease car option. Whilst every effort is made to allocate patients close to where you live, this is not always possible we ask all of our colleagues to be flexible and attend patients wherever they are located.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital or community setting. Due to the requirements of the role candidates must also have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Please note that, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adult and Child Barred lists.

Starting salary of £25,760 with opportunities to progress to £27,476.

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-ratad for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, may we be able to negotiate on this.

We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore we may close this advert before the stated closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email [email protected] we will be happy to help.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job description Job responsibilities Colleagues working within our Hospice at Home (HaH) team cover a wide geographical area, from Tydd St Giles in the North of the county down to Royston in the South, and everywhere in between. Although these roles are allocated to our South team (Cambridge) base, colleagues work flexibly as one team in order to meet patient needs wherever they may be. For this reason, we are pleased to offer mileage expense rates in excess of HMRC as well as a lease car option. Whilst every effort is made to allocate patients close to where you live, this is not always possible we ask all of our colleagues to be flexible and attend patients wherever they are located. The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospital or community setting. Due to the requirements of the role candidates must also have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Please note that, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adult and Child Barred lists. Starting salary of £25,760 with opportunities to progress to £27,476. Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-ratad for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, may we be able to negotiate on this. We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore we may close this advert before the stated closing date if we receive sufficient applications. We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email [email protected] we will be happy to help. Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa. We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented. Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

Essential

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent in a hospice, hospital or community

Desirable

• N/A

Person Specification Knowledge, qualifications and experience Essential Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent in a hospice, hospital or community Desirable N/A

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

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Address

Cherry Hinton Road, Shelford Bottom

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB22 3FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.arhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Address

Cherry Hinton Road, Shelford Bottom

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB22 3FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.arhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Spiritual Care Co-ordinator to join our compassionate team. This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week, based at our Hospice in Cambridge. We are happy to discuss working patterns at interview; however, the needs of the role require the successful candidate to work on Tuesdays.

As our Spiritual Care Co-ordinator, you will co-ordinate and provide spiritual, religious and pastoral care to patients, families, carers, volunteers and colleagues across our services. You will support patients approaching the end of life, undertake spiritual assessments and contribute to holistic care planning, helping us to respond sensitively to each persons individual religious, cultural and spiritual needs.

Main duties of the job

• Working as part of the PFST to facilitate reflective discussions and provide pastoral support.
• Co-ordinating volunteers and developing links with community organisations, including local faith groups.
• Facilitating prayers, blessings, rituals, memorial services and acts of worship when requested.
• Offering spiritual support to families and carers before and after a death.
• Arranging and conducting remembrance events, such as Light Up a Life and Sunflower Memories, as well as memorial services.
• Recruiting, training, supervising and supporting spiritual care and chaplaincy volunteers.
• Planning and delivering education and awareness sessions on spirituality, spiritual assessment, cultural competence, grief, bereavement and compassionate care.

To be successful in this role, you will have a good understanding of spirituality within palliative and end-of-life care, along with experience of providing spiritual, pastoral or chaplaincy support in a healthcare, hospice, community or faith setting.

You will hold a degree-level qualification in Theology, Religious Studies, Chaplaincy, Pastoral Care, Counselling, Healthcare, Social Care or a related field, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.

You will also need experience of conducting significant life-event ceremonies, such as marriages, and of working within and co-ordinating multidisciplinary teams.

As the role involves travel within our hospice catchment area, you will need a valid driving licence.

About us

The Patient and Family Support Team (PFST) at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity provides practical and emotional support to patients and their families. This includes psychological and social support, spiritual care, counselling, and support both before and after bereavement.

There may occasionally be a need to work outside normal hours to support events. This will always be agreed in advance, and our time off in lieu (TOIL) system ensures that any additional hours are recognised.

Please note that this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Barred list checks included.

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-ratad for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.

We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Family friendly leave
• Access to lease car services
• Employee Assistance programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Discounts at our onsite bistro
• Access to free parking
• Ongoing training and development

Job summary

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospice at Home Team! These are Community roles based from our hospice in Cambridge, working in patients home across Cambridgeshire. Although these roles are allocated to our base in Cambridge, colleagues work flexibly as one team to meet patient needs and are required to travel across Cambridgeshire.

We have full and part time positions available and would be happy to discuss working hours as part of the interview.

Due to the requirements of the role were unable to offer working hours less than 22 per week, or fixed working days or patterns.

The Hospice at Home service cares for patients across Cambridgeshire who choose to remain in their own home in their last weeks of life. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families in their homes.

You will work directly and alone with patients and families in their own homes, on a shift basis over 7 days.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

• NHS matched annual leave
• Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
• Family friendly leave
• Access to lease car services
• Employee Assistance programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Discounts at our onsite bistro
• Access to free parking
• Ongoing training and development

Job summary

The Living Well Service at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports patients with life limiting conditions through a range of therapeutic activities and group sessions. Due to growth within the team, we have an opportunity to join us as in a new role of Wellbeing Assistant! This role will be based at our Hospice in Cambridge, one day per week will be community based, supporting patients across Cambridgeshire.

Working as part of the Living Well Team, the Wellbeing Assistant provides personalised and holistic emotional, psychological and practical support to patients with an advanced serious illness as well as their families and carers. The role focuses on enhancing quality of life, promoting emotional wellbeing and supporting individuals through challenges of palliative and end-of-life care.

The role will work with patients and carers to design and implement individual care programmes as well as planning and co-ordinating patient support groups.

This is a fixed term post for 6 months.

Main duties of the job

To be successful in this role you will hold either a relevant Level 3 vocational qualification (e.g. Health & Social Care) or Care Certificate or hold a Level 2 qualification and have significant experience within a relevant clinical field, such as palliative or end of life care. Its also essential to have previous experience working within a health & social care, or rehabilitation service.

Due to the requirements of the role, its a requirement to hold a valid driving license and be able to travel across Cambridgeshire.

We have a full time role available (37.5 hours per week) but also welcome applicants who may be interested in working part-time hours as a job share.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with Child and Adult barred lists.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team and we will be happy to help.

Interviews will take place on 15th October 2026.

Starting salary of £25,760, with opportunities to progress to £27,476.

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-ratad for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

• NHS matched annual leave
• Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
• Family friendly leave
• Access to lease car services
• Employee Assistance programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Discounts at our onsite bistro
• Access to free parking
• Ongoing training and development

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Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.