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, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country and providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement.
We want a different society and our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on the care and support they need at the end‑of‑life.
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.
Key duties
Your responsibilities will include monitoring and maintaining patients’ skin integrity and personal hygiene, supporting their nutritional needs, ensuring adequate rest and sleep, assisting with mobility, keeping the care environment clean and organised, and providing essential support in symptom management. You will also demonstrate empathetic and professional communication with patients and their families to enhance overall wellbeing.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays
Shift pattern
Shifts rostered between 7:30 am and 8:00 pm
Salary
£25,272 per annum
Base
Community‑based across the West Midlands, with a hospice base. The postholder will primarily provide care in people’s 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 a 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.
- 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
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension
- 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
Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and we ask that your application authentically reflects you.
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