End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant - South Devon

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

End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant - South Devon

Role: End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant (Band 2) Hours: 10:00pm to 7:00am night shifts Contract: Permanent, Full & Part Time (minimum 18 hours per week) Salary: OIRO £35,633.52 per annum pro rata (based on AFC Band 2 base salary £25,272 per annum plus enhancements for weekday and Saturday night working) plus additional enhancements for Sundays & Public Holidays Bonus: You will receive a signing-on bonus of £750 payable upon completion of 6 months service. Location: South Devon Working Area: You'll work within approximately 25 miles of your home address, supporting patients within your local community.

What You'll Do

• 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

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

Why Join Marie Curie?

• Enhanced pay for night working
• 27 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
• NHS service recognised for annual leave purposes (T&Cs apply)
• Industry-leading training and development
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Family-friendly policies
• Refer a Friend scheme

About Marie Curie

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity and the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care. Every day, our teams provide expert care, support and guidance to people living with a terminal illness and those close to them.

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.

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