231125 Healthcare Assistant

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to deliver end-of-life care. The role involves travelling to patients’ homes to provide personal and emotional support. Applicants must have a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care and a driving license. This part-time position offers a salary between £25,694 and £27,900 pro-rata and benefits such as annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays

Competitive policy for parental/sick leave

Continuous professional development

Industry leading training programmes

Season ticket loan for travelling

Defined contribution schemes for pension

Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Introduce a friend scheme

Help with eyecare costs

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• At least six months' experience in health or social care.
• Full UK driving license with access to a car.
• Registered or willing to register with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal and emotional support to patients.
• Assist with personal care, medication, and meal preparation.
• Collaborate with nurses and social care teams.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (e.g., NVQ Level 2)

Job description

Overview

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. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

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.

We Want a Different Society Than The One We Live In Now. Our Mission For The Next Five Years Is To Close The Gap In The Number Of People Missing Out On What They Need At The End-of-life, Through 3 Ways

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

Job Description

We’re looking for compassionate and empathetic Healthcare Assistants to join our dedicated team delivering end-of-life care across the Lothians. As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll work in pairs as well as on own at times, travelling to patients’ homes to provide hands-on personal and emotional support. No two homes are the same, and your sensitivity to each patient’s environment will be key.

You’ll assist with personal care, medication, and sometimes meal preparation bringing comfort and dignity to those in their final days. This short-term, fast-paced service supports patients recently discharged from hospital or those nearing the end of life, including individuals with palliative need.

You’ll collaborate closely with district nurses, social care teams (HSCP), and hospice staff, and may be assigned to support a single patient or on occasions where you will be asked to support other teams within the Hospice. If you’re motivated by making a real impact and thrive in a role that blends clinical care with heartfelt connection, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of six months’ recent experience delivering care in a health or social care setting
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car for travel across the Lothians
• A relevant Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, such as NVQ Level 2, NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services, BTEC Level 2, or an equivalent.
• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), or willing to register upon appointment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, while also being confident working independently when required

Additional Information

Please See The Full Job Description

What’s in it for me?

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 2 (£25,694 pro rata - £27,900 pro rata) plus enhancements please note the salary advertised is based on full time hours, this salary will be prorated based on the hours below we are offering.

Contract: Permanent Part Time hours up to 37.5

Based: at Marie Curie Edinburgh Hospice, with travel required to support patients and services within the surrounding communities

Benefits You’ll Love

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 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

Application Process

• Close date for applications: 18th November 2025
• Interview Dates: November
• 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.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.