Healthcare Assistant - Wakefield

NHS Jobs; Wakefield; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days + 8 public hols (

Continuous Professional development

Industry leading training programmes

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Loan schemes for bikes/computers/sat.ナ

Eye care support

Blue Light Card

Discount Scheme

Travel loan/season ticket

Job summary

Marie Curie Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service in Wakefield invites applications for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to deliver compassionate, patient-centred care on an overnight, as-needed basis. You will visit patients in the Wakefield area, provide personal care, monitor symptoms and support families with empathy and professionalism.

The role requires care experience, a driving licence with own vehicle, and NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• 6 months or more experience delivering care in health or social care.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Compassionate approach with excellent communication.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Visit one patient per evening as part of the Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service.
• Provide personal care and hygiene support to patients.
• Monitor symptoms and support medicines per care plan.
• Offer practical and emotional support to families.
• Maintain accurate records and provide reassurance to patients and relatives.

Skills

Care experience

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care to individuals at the end of life? Marie Curie is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our Hospice Care at Home team in Wakefield on a as and when basis

What you will be doing:

Join the Marie Curie Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service, supporting people with a life-limiting illness across Wakefield. As part of the Planned Service, visit one patient per evening and provide compassionate, one-to-one care in patients homes. Offer practical and emotional support to families at a time when it matters most. Work independently overnight, following each patients established care plan and using your initiative when needed. Provide personal care and hygiene support. Monitor symptoms and support with medicines in line with the care plan and local guidance. Maintain accurate records. Provide reassurance and emotional support to patients and those close to them.

What we are looking for:

Minimum of 6 months experience delivering care in a health or social care setting Full UK driving licenceand access to your own vehicle NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification A nurturing and compassionate approach, with excellent communication skills The ability towork independently while being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team

Whats in it for me:

Salary:

Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (aligned with AFC) £12.92 per hour (with enhancements - £18.22 Saturday and weekday and £23.64 for Sunday and Bank Holiday between the hours of 8pm and 6am)

Contract:

As and when position Permanent (Night Shifts 10pm to 7am)

Based:

Community Based (Based from home traveling within a 25 mile radius across Wakefield)

Benefits You'll Love:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• 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
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eyecare cost
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees
• Generous enhancements (between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am) 41% Saturday and weekday nights 83% Sundays and Bank Holidays

Application Process:

Close date for applications:18th November 2026

Interview Dates:TBC.

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. For more information please contact Lisa Gair - Talent Acquisition Advisor - [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Additional Information:

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. 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 [e-mail].

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.