3 Ashgate Hospicecare jobs in England & Wales

Ashgate Hospice is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means we are committed to inclusive hiring and encourage applicants from all backgrounds., The Retail Sales assistant supports the Retail Manager and team with all aspects of running the Ashgate Hospice shop situated in the Peak village shopping Centre, Rowsley. The role will involve managing staff, stock control, preparing products as well as the training of volunteers.,

• To ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by the Ashgate Hospice shops is always maintained.
• To actively support, any fundraising promotions as directed by Ashgate Hospice or your Manager.
• To implement any promotion in the shop as directed.
To support the training, development and motivation of a team of staff and volunteers.,
• If you're successful, you'll need to complete a DBS check as part of our pre-employment process. You can find more details in the candidate assistant notes.
• As a healthcare provider, we prioritise the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors. That's why we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive the flu jab-unless there's a compelling reason not too
• If you need any help with the recruitment process, our HR team is here to assist. You can reach them at hr@ashgatehospice.org.uk or call 01246 568 801.
Additional support for candidates
• We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive, fair, and accessible to everyone.
• Reasonable adjustments: We are pleased to offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or long-term health needs.
• Shortlisting commitment: In line with our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, we guarantee to shortlist any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the role.
• Interview preparation: All shortlisted candidates will receive their interview questions in advance to help you feel fully prepared.
Accessibility resources:
• If you need assistance completing your online application, you can contact the Disability Employment Service/Youth Employment Service by emailing ASCH.Disability.EmploymentProject@derbyshire.gov.uk.
• We encourage you to complete and share your Health Adjustment Passport. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it, the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it, the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.
• You can also access support through the Access to Work scheme. a government initiative designed to help you start or remain in work if you have a health condition or disability. This includes support for the recruitment process. Learn more on the Access to Work webpage
For further guidance or information, these resources may also be helpful, Keep this section clear and concise. Instead of bullet points, describe the key duties and responsibilities of the role in a few short paragraphs. Highlight the main functions and expectations but avoid repeating the full job description here.


• You will have excellent customer service skills, with the ability to adapt to different customer challenges.
• You will have the ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities and targets.
• You will have knowledge of cash handling / banking protocol
  
  Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.
We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services. We're more than a care provider. We're a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce. Our values are at the heart of everything we do:
• We are compassionate.
• We are a team.
• We are respectful, open, and inclusive.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We strive to create a workplace that's happy, safe, and supportive - and our team seems to agree! In fact, 86% of staff would recommend Ashgate Hospice as an employer. We know how important wellbeing and work-life balance are, which is why we're open to flexible work arrangements, including job-sharing. As part of our team, you'll have access to training opportunities to help you grow, both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your current role or explore new career paths, we'll support you every step of the way. Want to know more about what it's like to work with us? Visit our website, check out our social media channels, or listen to our podcast, The Life and Death Podcast. It's a great way to get a sense of the Ashgate team and the difference we make., Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards. We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services. We're more than a care provider. We're a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.

Hours and Working Pattern:
• 31 hours worked over 5 days to include weekends and bank holidays.
• We need the successful applicant to be flexible
Join our team as a Sales Assistant and make a difference! Do you want a job where you can help others and have a positive impact on your community? Then we've got the perfect role for you., At Ashgate, we take care of the people who take care of others. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to increase it through our Annual Buy and Sell Leave Scheme.
• A flexible working approach to help meet your needs and ours, including options like job-sharing.
• A Cycle to Work scheme and a Tech Benefit scheme to help spread the cost of your next bike or gadget.
• The Westfield Health Cash Plan, giving you money back on treatments like physiotherapy, dental care, and eye tests.
• Free access to Westfield Rewards, with discounts at hundreds of high-street retailers.
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme, offering free, round-the-clock support when you need it.
• A pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution, helping you save for the future.
• A life assurance scheme, giving peace of mind for you and those important to you, up to age 65.
• A commitment to your personal and professional development, with training opportunities to help you grow.
• Free, on-site parking whenever you're working at the hospice.
• Discounted, onsite café at our Old Brampton site, available to all staff
• A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing, and the time out to practice self-care, This is your chance to share a short summary of the role. Include the following key points, but try to avoid using bullet points:
• What we're looking for and why (make it engaging and exciting!)
• Where the role sits (who they'll be working with and where)
• The main responsibilities and expectations of the role
• What the candidate should bring to the role (experience, skills and key attributes)
At Ashgate Hospice, we strive to create a happy, safe, and supportive workplace, which 86% of our staff would recommend as an employer. Recognising the importance of wellbeing and work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlement. Our values are at the heart of everything we do. These include compassion, teamwork and respect. We are also committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. By joining our team, you'll also have access to training opportunities to help you grow personally and professionally. Whether you're developing in your current role or exploring new career paths, we'll support you every step of the way.