Working at Zoe’s Place
We’re always on the lookout for dynamic and committed people to join our friendly and welcoming team.
Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice has a dedicated senior management team and finance team and each hospice has its own clinical and fundraising team to ensure the babies and children are expertly cared for and funds are raised in order to keep our hospices running and thriving.
Our current vacancies are listed below. If you are interested in joining our team and there are no suitable roles listed then please get in touch for an informal conversation.
Health Care Assistant Coventry
Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice Coventry
Health Care Assistants work as part of the care team to provide specialised shortbreak and palliative care. Following competency assessments, the postholder delivers high quality clinical and holistic care, supporting children with complex needs and their families.
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Or download the Application form here: DOWNLOAD HERE!Main duties of the job
Maintain high standards that reflect best practice guidelines, organisational policies, and hospice values. Actively encourage a family atmosphere within the hospice. Ensure good time management and punctuality and maintain a professional appearance at all times. Conduct yourself at all times in a professional manner. Adhere to Zoes Place policies and procedures, guidelines and standards at all times and promote these to others. Ensure that all patient notes are accurate and thorough in accordance with professional and organisational standards Attend and participate in an annual appraisal and regular reviews of performance and objectives, identifying gaps in knowledge and skills and developing a plan to enhance service and self development. Encourage and promote the philosophy of Zoes Place and present a good public image. Due to the wide range of health needs of the children, the health care assistant will be trained to competently and confidently carry out clinical skills to ensure the babies and children are safe and comfortable. Co-operate with all staff in maintaining good relationships with outside agencies in order to uphold the Charity’s image and win increased support for our work. Report any incidents and accidents to the Nurse in charge in a timely manner and ensure that they are recorded in the appropriate documentation. Promote and maintain dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times. Other Duties & Skills Required- Demonstrate professionalism, good time management and punctuality at all times.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2/Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a HCA or in a school, nursery, healthcare environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and families with complex needs and life limiting illnesses.
About us
Zoes Place Baby Hospice is nurse-led, providing 24-hour short breaks and end of life support for babies and children up to the age of six (extended to age 8 years as needed) who have life-limiting and life-threatening complex needs.Closing Date: 11 September 2026
“Zoe’s Place is such a unique setting regardless of your role in the organisation each staff prides themselves in giving individualised care for the unique needs for all the babies and children. Here at Zoe’s Place you get that valuable time to enrich the children’s lives and watch them thrive. “