Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
Job Description
Your role in our mission
We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our multidisciplinary community team in the West Midlands. In this role, you will provide holistic, person-centred end-of-life care and support to patients in their own homes, delivering compassionate and high-quality care when it matters most.
Your duties will include monitoring and maintaining patients’ skin integrity and personal hygiene, supporting their nutritional needs, ensuring they get adequate rest and sleep, and assisting with mobility. You will also help keep the care environment clean and organised and provide essential support in symptom management.
You will demonstrate empathetic and professional communication with patients and their significant others, consistently providing high-quality personal care and support to enhance overall wellbeing.
Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Monday to Sunday, including bank holidaysShift pattern: Shifts rostered between 7:30am and 8:00pmSalary: £25,272 per annumBase: Community-based across the West Midlands, with a hospice base. The postholder will primarily provide care in peoples’ own homes, with occasional support on the inpatient unit.
What we are looking for:
- Recent experience providing care within a health or social care setting, including an understanding of palliative and end-of-life care.
- Experience of delivering care in a community setting and contributing to person-centred assessments.
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification, is desirable but not essential.
- Person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them.
- Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans that meet the complex needs of the person, and those important to them.
- Emotional resilience and the capacity to work independently.
- Possession of valid driving licence, access to a car, and willingness to drive up to 25 miles.
Benefits of joining Marie Curie as a Healthcare Assistant:
- Enhanced pay for night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
- Mileage allowance of 55p per mile to support travel between community visits.
- Access to industry-leading training and ongoing learning to help you feel confident and supported in delivering high-quality end-of-life care.
- The opportunity to develop your skills as part of a compassionate, values-led team making a real difference to patients and families.
What’s in for you:
- Annual leave: 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- NHS-aligned annual leave (subject to eligibility)
- Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer match
- Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and satellite navigation
- Support with eye care costs (terms apply)
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Discounts via the Benefit Hub Scheme
- Life assurance
Advert Closes: 15‑July‑2026
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
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