Providing hospice care at home means supporting people in the place where they feel most comfortable: surrounded by familiar routines, memories and the people they love. We deliver compassionate care that adapts to every moment of their journey. 

From daytime visits to overnight relief, our Hospice In Your Home (HIYH) teams work around the clock to support patients and families. Here is a glimpse into the work we do all over Nottinghamshire. 

Care That Comes to You 

No two days in hospice care are ever the same. 

Palliative care assistants and registered nurses travel between homes, supporting patients with personal care, symptom management, and reassurance. Each visit is shaped by the person, their circumstances and what matters most to them on that day. 

“Every home you walk into has its own rhythm,” Josh, a palliative healthcare assistant explains. “You learn what helps someone feel settled. Sometimes it’s hands-on care, sometimes it’s just sitting with a person, so they don’t feel alone.” 

For registered nurses, the role blends confident decision-making with teamwork.
“You’re working independently a lot of the time, which means you need strong clinical judgement,” Rhian, registered nurse shares. “But you’re never truly on your own, there’s always a wider team supporting you… What’s unique is delivering that level of care in such a personal environment.

Supporting More Than the Patient 

Hospice care reaches beyond the person we’re treating: Families and carers may need information, practical guidance, or someone who can listen when the situation feels overwhelming. 

“Relatives are often managing a great deal alongside their caring duties,” says Rhian. “Taking the time to explain things and be present is just as important as the clinical care. We want all families to be prepared for what comes next.” 

Josh sees how trust develops through repeated visits.
“You are welcomed into someone’s home at a very personal point in their life,” they say. “People remember whether you listened, whether you noticed what they needed, and whether you treated their home with respect. That trust is something you earn.” 

When the World Goes Quiet: Care Through the Night 

While daytime care is busy and varied, overnight support brings a different kind of impact. Night care assistants step in during the quietest and often most vulnerable hours, giving families a chance to rest. 

“Nights can feel very different,” Namhla explains, she works night shifts. “The house is quiet, everyone is tired, and small changes can feel frightening. Being there brings a sense of steadiness.” 

During these hours, care often becomes about presence as much as action.
“There may be personal care to do or comfort measures to put in place,” says Namhla. “There are also moments when you sit with someone, keep them company, or let a family member get some sleep. Knowing they can rest while their loved one is supported means so much.” 

A Role That Truly Matters 

Across the HIYH team, colleagues speak about the lasting impact of helping people stay at home, surrounded by the people and things that matter to them. 

“It can be emotionally demanding work,” says Josh. “But you go home knowing you helped someone feel comfortable, safe and cared for. That stays with you.” 

For Rhian, the privilege lies in bringing specialist care into a setting that feels personal.
“Home is where people can feel most like themselves,” they say. “Supporting someone to remain there, with the right care around them, is a responsibility I value deeply.” 

Namhla reflects on the quiet importance of night care.
“There is something very meaningful about helping a home feel calmer in the early hours,” they say. “You may only be there for one shift, but the reassurance you offer can stay with a family long after the night has passed.”

Join Our Hospice at Home Team 

Hospice care offers a role built around compassion, skill and human connection. 

Whether you are a healthcare assistant, registered nurse or interested in flexible night work, you will join colleagues who make a meaningful difference to patients and families every day. 

👉 Explore our current vacancies and begin your journey with our Hospice at Home team.