Job description
We’re currently recruiting multiple Band 2 End of Life Care Healthcare Assistants to join our well‑established community team across Devon. Known for delivering compassionate, high‑quality care, our team has built a strong reputation for making a meaningful difference in the lives of people across the Devonshire community.
Work hours and contract
Hours: 22:00pm – 07:00am night shift.
Contract: Part‑time or Full‑time will be considered (minimum of 18 hours per week).
Salary: Band 2 £25,272 per annum, in line with NHS Agenda for Change (AFC) + enhancements and Marie Curie employee benefits package.
Locations: Community‑based within Devon.
Responsibilities
As a community‑based role, you will be responsible for planning your own work, responding to changes in patient conditions, prioritising care needs (including hygiene, nutrition and hydration, comfort, monitoring vitals, and more) as detailed in the personalised care plan and ensuring you escalate appropriately to senior staff within the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent.
- 6 months care delivery experience (current) in a Health or Social Care environment.
- Hold a current and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle which includes business insurance.
- Knowledge of palliative and end of life care.
- Hold person centred conversations, communicate sensitively with the person and those important to them in a non‑judgmental, empathetic, supportive, and professional manner.
- Participate in the assessment, care planning, review and evaluation of holistic care management plans within the multidisciplinary team.
- Undertake risk assessments to support safe delivery of care.
Benefits
- Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) – We honour continued NHS service and reassess total annual leave dates.
- Competitive policy for parental/sick leave.
- Continuous professional development.
- Industry leading training programmes.
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work.
- Defined contribution schemes for pension – NHS pensions can be carried over.
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme.
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems.
- Introduce a friend scheme.
- Help with childcare cost (T & C’s apply).
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card.
- Entitled to Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme.
- Life assurance – for all employees.
- Enhancements:
- 41% of basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am).
- 83% of basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and public bank holidays.
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you – your experience, perspective and voice.
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