Compassionate Night End-of-Life Care Assistant

NHS Jobs; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for night working

27 days annual leave plus public hols

NHS service recognition for annual lea

Industry-leading training and developm

Blue Light Card eligibility

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Family-friendly policies

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Marie Curie is recruiting for an End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant (Band 2) in South Devon. The role is permanent with both full and part-time hours (minimum 18 hours per week), offering pro rata salary with enhancements for nights and weekends.

A £750 signing-on bonus is payable after completing six months of service. You will travel within ~25 miles of your home to provide compassionate, patient-centred care in people’s homes, supporting dignity, comfort, and wellbeing through night shifts

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• At least six months' experience delivering care in a health or social care setting.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach.
• Experience or knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care in patients' homes
• Support comfort, dignity and wellbeing throughout the night
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition
• Follow personalised care plans and work closely with the wider clinical team
• Provide reassurance and support to patients and those important to them

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Palliative care knowledge

Care delivery experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Access to vehicle with business insurance

Job description

Marie Curie is recruiting for an End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant (Band 2) in South Devon. The role is permanent with both full and part-time hours (minimum 18 hours per week), offering pro rata salary with enhancements for nights and weekends.

A £750 signing-on bonus is payable after completing six months of service. You will travel within ~25 miles of your home to provide compassionate, patient-centred care in people’s homes, supporting dignity, comfort, and wellbeing through night shifts