Palliative Care Support Worker - Community

Do you have the desire and passion to make the difference when it matters the most? Are you a Health Care Assistant or Carer looking for an opportunity to utilise your caring skills and knowledge in palliative care? Or someone with life experience and the motivation to use that learning to support patients and their loved ones?

We are recruiting for an Adult Palliative Care Support Worker (PCSW) to join our Community team. You will be dedicated to providing professional and compassionate emotional support and personal care at the end of life for patients and families within Luton and Bedfordshire.

This is a 37.5 hour per week contract consisting of shifts across weekdays (8am-4pm & 1pm-9pm) and weekends (9am-9pm). Regular driving to patients homes is required and therefore applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.

What You'll Do

• Provide a patient centred care across the community 
• Show compassion when communicating with patients and their families
• Support colleagues in providing high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, including pre and post bereavement support.
• Actively engage in the training opportunities to develop your palliative care knowledge and skills
• Recognise the importance of sharing experiences to manage your own wellbeing, and encourage others to do the same

What You'll Need

• Previous work or personal experience in caring for patients at end of life
• Great communication skills both written and verbal
• Confident to work unsupervised with the ability to prioritise shifting workloads
• Good interpersonal and communication skills working with patients, families, carers and professionals
• Motivated to develop a career in palliative care
• Health Care qualification NVQ Level 2/3 desirable
• Full Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years 

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and generous annual leave
• Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A caring, supportive and inclusive environment

Please see below for a full job description and person specification.

Keech Hospice is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need assistance with completing the application form, please contact recruitment@keech.org.uk. Please also get in touch if you would like an informal discussion about the role. 

Please don’t use AI in your application, we want to hear from you, not chat GPT.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.

Interview date: 28th & 30th September 2026