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.

• 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
Interviews will be held - 21st & 22nd September 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. 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. St Peter's Hospice is a well-loved hospice that provides extensive inpatient and community services, in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Every year St Peter's Hospice makes a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and their families when it matters most. Many of our staff work directly with patients and their families in nursing, health care and medical jobs. Others raise money to support patient care through our chain of over 40 charity shops and our fundraising activities. We also have a significant number of staff working in varied office-based roles. Our aim is to provide an inclusive, safe and healthy workplace that boosts creativity and motivation. Our Inpatient Unit is a state-of-the-art centre of clinical excellence, that was built with the generous support of the people of Bristol. Beyond our Inpatient Unit, you'll find our team in homes and on the phone 24/7. More recently in response to the pandemic we have moved some services online to continue support for our patients. The Hospice is also a centre of educational excellence and we teach other healthcare professionals about how to care for people at the end of their lives, supporting the NHS and care homes provide end of life care.