Living Well Assistant

2 weeks ago


Weston and Meir North, United Kingdom Douglas Macmillan Hospice Full time

Salary
- **£25,000**Location
- **Dougie Mac, Adult Hospice - ST3 3NZ**_This is a _permanent_, _full time_ vacancy_ that will close _in 14 days_ at 23:59 GMT_. _-
**The Vacancy**-
This is a hands-on role where care and compassion go hand in hand. You’ll provide direct care and practical support to patients — helping with mobility, personal care, and emotional reassurance as part of our holistic approach to wellbeing.
- Working closely with colleagues, volunteers and other professionals, you’ll help deliver group sessions, workshops and 1-to-1 activities that empower patients and carers to maintain their independence, confidence and quality of life. You’ll also play a key part in the safe and smooth running of our Living Well service, contributing to patient reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings.
- **About you**
- You’ll bring:

- NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care - is essential
- Experience providing care or emotional support to individuals and families
- Confidence working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, person-centred approach
- Flexibility to meet service needs and a commitment to Dougie Mac’s CARE values — **Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence**
- A full driving licence and access to transport for work purposes are essential.
-**
Why Join Dougie Mac?**
- At Dougie Mac, we care deeply about the people who make our work possible. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-led organisation where everyone is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a real difference.
- As a Dougie Mac employee, you’ll benefit from:

- 35 days of annual leave, rising with length of service
- Options to buy and sell annual leave
- Hospice-paid Healthcare Cash Plan
- Competitive Pension Scheme
-DBS paid for by the hospice
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- ✨ Join us and be part of a local charity that puts people at the heart of everything we do. ✨
Salary**:£25,000**
- **Hours: 37.5/week (Monday-Friday)**
- **Applications close: Monday 17th November 2025**
- **Interviews: Tuesday 25th & Friday 28th November 2025**

**How to Apply**

For more information, please contact:
**Thomas Pond, Living Well Programme Team Leader**
- **_
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided._**- **_ Job Description & Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV’s alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children._**-
**About Us**-
At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
-**Our Values**--
- **Compassion**
**Accountability**
**Respect**
**Excellence**
**Our Benefits** --
**Pension Scheme**
**Health Cash Plan & EAP**
**Company Sick Pay**
**Life Assurance**
**Generous Holidays and opportunity to buy and sell**
**Free Hospice Parking


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