Health Care Assistant: Hospice at Home/Roaming Service

The Treetops Lottery is a highly successful form of fundraising for us. Since 1996, the Treetops Lottery and the people that play, have helped to raise over £8million for hospice care. We are looking to expand the team. If you are looking for a role that is flexible, gives you the opportunity to get out and about in your local area and make a real difference to people living with a life-limiting illness in your local community, read on. Main Purpose: To promote Treetops lottery to the public through Door to Door promotions, at events, static venues and Treetops shops. To increase lottery memberships through these promotions. Key Responsibilities: Door to door promotions in the local area to raise awareness of the services that our charity provides Handing out leaflets & giving information about the lottery and the Hospice to the public at allocated venues & events Enlisting new members to the lottery by way of regular giving through monthly direct debits An induction and full training will be given for these activities. This list is not exhaustive. Person Specification: Engaging individual who is able to communicate well with a wide range of people Presentable with a positive, self motivated and friendly attitude Ideally experienced in sales, promotions or charity work but not this is not essential as training will be provided Own transport to travel to events and venues is essential This role is to attract new members by providing information and raising awareness of the hospice and is not a ‘hard sell’ Good numeracy and literacy skills Be willing to allow Treetops to complete a DBS check How to Apply: For further details or an informal discussion, please contact Robin Langrishe, Head of Community Relationships on 0115 949 1264. Please forward your CV with a covering letter to: robin@treetopshospice.org.uk. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice

We are looking for motivated and passionate persons with previous experience working as a healthcare assistant to join our expanding Hospice at Home Team. The ideal person would already have experience working in the community setting with patients at the end-of-life. The successful applicant will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing palliative and end-of-life care to patients and families in the community. Our approach is predominantly one-to-one night shifts, so you will often be working independently using your own initiative in line with patient need and Registered Nurse support, and on occasions you may be required to work as part of a team on the Roaming Service. The applicants need to have NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care and must be enthusiastic, flexible, and have a passion for palliative and end-of-life care. We are looking for individuals who have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and who demonstrate a caring, empathetic and compassionate nature. We work predominantly across South Derbyshire, covering areas from Swadlincote and up towards Matlock. We particularly encourage applicants who live on the outskirts of South Derbyshire (Ashbourne and Swadlincote), although we welcome people within our catchment area. This role involves working night shifts (22:00-07.00), including weekends and bank holidays. Our night staff currently self-rosters to ensure a good work-life balance is maintained. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as you will be travelling across the community within the hospice’s catchment area. You will also be expected to drive the Roaming Service vehicle. Treetops Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including a DBS check, and provide satisfactory references before starting the role. You will be required to access the training/education programme and restorative supervision with regular peer support. For further information: Call Ali Jordan or Katy English Head and Deputy Head of Integrated Clinical Services on 0115 9496940 To apply:  Please send your completed application form with a covering letter to Danielle Hadley at: Applications@treetopshospice.org.uk Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Unfortunately, we would not be able to sponsor overseas candidates. An occupational pension scheme (NHS Pension Scheme rights are maintained). If you have not been contacted one week following the closing date, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice. Treetops Hospice Trust is an independent charitable organisation. Charity no. 519540. [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HCA-Job-description.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Job Description[/button] [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/HCA-Personal-Specification-for-Hospice-at-Home-and-Roaming-service-June-2023.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Personal Specification[/button] [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Treetops-Application-Form-Editable.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Application Form[/button]

Treetops Hospice is currently recruiting an Assistant Shop Manager for our Littleover Charity Shop. The main purpose of the role is to generate income for the hospice and lead a team, including volunteers. The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service and communication skills, flexibility, and ability to lift, carry and sort donations within the shop. Retail experience to management level is essential and a full driving licence is desirable. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, hardworking retail environment and contribute to Treetops Hospice. To apply:  Please send your CV with a covering letter to Danielle Hadley at: Applications@treetopshospice.org.uk Deadline to apply: Monday 10 August 2026 Interview Dates: Monday 17 August 2026 For further information call: 0115 949 7354 If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. However, do keep an eye on our website for future employment and volunteering opportunities. Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria, irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice Treetops Hospice Trust is an independent charitable organisation. Charity no. 519540. [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ASM-job-description-compliant-March-25.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]View the Job Description[/button] [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/cv-uploader/" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Upload your CV[/button]