Healthcare Assistant

Marie Curie UK; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marie Curie UK is seeking Healthcare Assistants for their Devon Hospice Care @ Home service. The role involves providing essential care to terminally ill patients, working night shifts, and requires NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Join a leading charity dedicated to improving end-of-life care.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance of 27 days plus 8 public holidays

Competitive policy for parental/sick leave

Industry leading training programmes

Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work

Defined contribution schemes for pension

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Help with eye care costs

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• Hold a current and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge of palliative and end of life care.
• Participate in holistic care management plans.

Responsibilities

• Plan own work and respond to changes in patient conditions.
• Prioritize care needs including hygiene and monitoring vitals.
• Ensure timely escalation to senior staff within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Planning

Education

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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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 are recruiting for 3 x Healthcare Assistant (HCA) vacancies within our Devon Hospice Care @ Home service. There are a number of roles available across the area, which you can see more details on below, but all are part of our night-time service so will require someone who is comfortable with lone working.

Hours: 22:00pm – 07:00am night shift

Contract: Full-time or Part-time Permanent

Salary: Band 2 £23,615 per annum, in line with NHS Agenda for Change (AFC) + enhancements and Marie Curie employee benefits package

Locations:

• EX39 (1 FTE position)
• EX1, EX2, EX3 & EX4 (1 FTE position)
• TQ (1 FTE position)

As these are community-based roles, you will be responsible for planning your own work, responding to changes in patient conditions, prioritising care needs (including hygiene, nutrition and hydration, comfort, monitoring vitals, and more) as detailed in the personalised care plan and ensuring you escalate appropriately to senior staff within the multidisciplinary team in a timely manner.

What we’re looking for:

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent
• Hold a current and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle which includes business insurance
• Knowledge of palliative and end of life care.
• Hold person centred conversations, Communicate sensitively with the person and those important to them in a nonjudgmental, empathetic, supportive, and professional manner.
• Participate in the assessment, care planning, review and evaluation of holistic care management plans within the multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake risk assessments to support safe delivery of care.

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eye care costs
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance – for all employees

To view the job description, please click here: https://mariecurie.pagetiger.com/ddmteay/1

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Advert closes: 15th May 2025

For more information or an informal chat please contact Lucy Dowland on [e-mail]

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [e-mail]

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

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