Tynedale Hospice at Home is a forward thinking, inclusive registered Charity providing high quality, compassionate palliative and end of life nursing care and support to patients in their own home. We employ a range of qualified and unqualified staff across nursing and therapy groups, with all our services offered free of charge.
possibility for full-time, permanent employment upon successful completion of apprenticeship
Due to nature of the Hospice at Home service, this role is often a lone worker, working with patients and families at particularly difficult times. As such this role will be supporting patients with a life limiting condition and will be exposed to death, dying and bereavement.
It is therefore imperative that the applicant understands that they may be faced with emotional and distressing circumstances and can recognise and act on own stress triggers.
Essential criteria - due to the nature of the role working within the community, applicants must have a valid driving licence and access to personal vehicle. Public transport does not equate to access to personal vehicle.
Earn while you learn. What's not to like about earning money while learning on-the-job, and getting a relevant qualification all at the same time.
Wide choice of careers. We are one of the biggest apprenticeship providers in the region and offer over 40 apprenticeship programmes in lots of career sectors.
Get paid. You will earn at least the minimum apprentice wage of £4.81 an hour (April 2022)
Great support. You will get the best of both worlds with support from your employer and college to make sure you achieve and get the best out of your apprenticeship.
Excellent prospects. Starting in the workplace means there is lots of potential for you to progress quickly, giving you a fast track route to career success.
A competitive edge. An apprenticeship will give you the edge when competing for jobs against other well-qualified candidates.
Get hired. The qualifications, skills and experience you gain will look super impressive on your CV and your apprenticeship could even turn into a full time job.
An alternative to university. Higher apprenticeships mean that you can become qualified to degree level and beyond.
Gain skills. Not only will you develop job specific skills, you will gain transferable skills, such as time management, that you can use in other industries and careers.
Real job. You will be doing a real job for a real employer and putting your skills and knowledge into practice will show employers what you are capable of.
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