Palliative Care Support Worker

Starting salary 24267per annum with room to develop and progress through the pay grade banding to 24873on a competency based framework.

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 anopportunityto utilise your caring skills and knowledge inpalliative careOr someone with life experience and the motivation to use that learning to support patients and their loved ones

We are recruiting for a 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 37.5hour per week contract consistingof shifts across weekdays (8am-4pm & 1pm-9pm) and weekends (9am-9pm).

What Youll Do

• Provide patientcentred 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 Youll 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 Please also get in touch if you would like an informal discussion about the role.

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

We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve and will take appropriate measures to safeguard them.

Interview date: 9th and 10th March 2026

Keech Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. We support adults in Bedfordshire. Children and their families in Bedfordshire Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes. At home in hospice or wherever were needed.

As a teaching hospice our exceptional people training and facilities are helping local communities to live and die well.