Healthcare Assistant - Calderdale

NHS; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Calderdale seeks a part-time Healthcare Assistant for their Hospice Care at Home service. You will support patients with life limiting illnesses, providing personal care, symptom management, and emotional support. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in health and social care, have community care experience, and be a licensed driver. Flexible night shifts are available.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Competitive parental/sick leave policy

Industry leading training programmes

Defined contribution pension scheme

Help with eye care costs

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• Experience of providing care for people with life limiting illness.
• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 or equivalent required.
• UK licensed driver with access to a car and business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting patients and families during end of life care.
• Assisting with personal hygiene and symptom monitoring.
• Providing emotional support to both patients and families.

Skills

Relevant community experience

Emotional strength

Ability to work independently

Education

S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification

Functional skills at Level 2 in numeracy and literacy

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

As a Marie Curie Healthcare Assistant you'll be supporting patients and families in their time of greatest need. We provide specialist palliative care and support to patients with life limiting illness whilst offering vital emotional support for their families.

Main duties of the job

With your background in End of Life care, you are well‑equipped to make a significant impact. Our care model emphasises one‑to‑one support, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with patients and their families, typically within the comfort of their own homes. Operating independently, you will have the autonomy to apply your judgment while following each patient’s established care plan. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal hygiene, monitoring symptoms, supporting medication management, maintaining thorough records, and providing compassionate emotional support to both patients and their families.

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for our Hospice Care at Home Overnight Service in Calderdale covering Halifax, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, Mirfield and surrounding areas.

Hours: Part Time 36 hours, 9‑hour night shifts (10 pm – 7 am) available.

Advert closes: 8th December 2025

What we're looking for:

• Relevant community experience
• S/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification or an equivalent certificate/diploma is required
• Emotional strength and the ability to work on your own are crucial, though we will provide excellent on‑going training and support
• Recent experience of providing care for people with life limiting illness or palliative care needs
• Be a UK licensed driver with access to a car and business insurance is essential

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
• Help with eye care costs
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees
• 41% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8 pm to 6 am) and
• 83% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 2 Qualification i.e. NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services, BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care.
• Functional skills at Level 2 in numeracy and literacy or equivalent
• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

• Recent professional experience of providing care for dying patients.

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.

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]

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.