Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant in Oxford to deliver person-centered, end-of-life care at patients' homes. Candidates should have at least six months of relevant experience and NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred. This role requires empathetic communication and the ability to work independently, providing critical support to patients and their families.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Eyecare cost assistance

Marie Curie Blue Light Card

Benefit Hub Discount Scheme

Life assurance for all employees

Annual leave - 27 days plus 8 public holidays

Continuous Professional Development

Industry leading training programmes

Mileage allowance of 45p per mile

Qualifications

• At least six months of recent experience providing care in a Health or Social Care Environment.
• Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans.
• Thorough understanding of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual domains of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential personal care and support to patients.
• Monitor patient wellbeing and report concerns to nursing staff.
• Practice empathetic communication in a professional manner.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathetic communication

Palliative care understanding

Emotional resilience

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our community team in Oxford to support providing holistic, person centred, end of life care to patients in their own homes.

Main duties of the job

Band 2 Healthcare Assistants provide essential personal care and support to patients nearing the end of life, assisting with hygiene, nutrition, comfort, and mobility while maintaining dignity and respect. They work under the guidance of registered nurses, monitoring patient wellbeing, reporting concerns, and helping to create a safe and supportive hospital environment.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

As a Healthcare Assistant you will practice empathetic communication with the patient and those important to them in a supportive, professional manner and provide high quality personal care and support to enhance wellbeing.

Work Schedule: Hours per Week, Monday to Sunday Including Bank Holidays

Shift Hours: 10:00pm 06:30am

Location: Community Based - Central Oxford

What we’re looking for:

• At least six months of recent experience providing care in a Health or Social Care Environment, including caring for patients at the end of life.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (preferred, not required).
• Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them.
• Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans that meet the complex needs of the person, and those important to them.
• Thorough understanding of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual domains of palliative care.
• Emotional resilience and the capacity to work independently.
• A valid driving licence and access to a car for travel to patient homes are required.

What's in it for you:

• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees
• Annual leave allowance - 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes
• Mileage allowance of 45p per mile

Advert Closes: 24th November 2025

Application Process

To apply, please submit an online application and attach your most recent CV that outlines your experience, how you meet the person specification, and your interest in working for Marie Curie.

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 are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (preferred, not required).

Experience

• At least six months of recent experience providing care in a Health or Social Care Environment, including caring for patients at the end of life.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.